Power Market Analytics Developer at Lane Clark & Peacock

Tilbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C#, Vue.js, Python, Data Visualisation, Software Development, Data Analysis, Power Market Expertise, Analytical Tools, Back-end Systems, Front-end Visualisations, Pandas, Numpy, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Communication Skills, Commercial Awareness

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Power Market Analytics Developer LCP Delta are looking for a Power Market Analytics Developer to join our short-term energy markets practice. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of power market expertise, software development and data analysis, helping to shape the evolution of our market-leading trading platform, Enact. You will play a key role in transforming ideas about how power market data should be analysed and visualised into real features used daily by traders, analysts and asset owners across the GB power market. Coding is a central part of this role: you will help build both back-end data systems and front-end visualisations, turning market insight into powerful analytical tools. From early on, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of ideas, influence the direction of the platform and build solutions that directly impact how market participants understand power market dynamics. LCP Delta’s Short-Term Power Markets Team The power markets practice at LCP Delta sits across several teams, including Power Trading, Storage, and Power Modelling. Enact is LCP Delta’s market-leading data visualisation, analytics and forecasting platform for short-term power markets. The platform is used by the majority of the GB power market to monitor minute-by-minute changes in day-ahead, intraday and balancing markets. Through the platform and our regular client engagement, we help traders, analysts and asset owners better understand market behaviour and make more informed decisions. While you will collaborate with multiple teams across LCP Delta, your day-to-day work will primarily involve developing and enhancing the Enact platform, working closely with developers, analysts and market specialists. What will you be doing? Your work will combine software development, market analysis and product thinking. Developing Enact You will play an active role in shaping the future direction of Enact, our short-term power markets analytics and visualisation platform. This includes: Designing, coding, and building data visualisations and analytical tools that help traders and asset owners interpret market behaviour Translating ideas for new metrics, datasets and visualisations into production software through code Developing across our technology stack, primarily: C# backend services Vue.js frontend visualisations Working closely with other developers and analysts to design features that are both technically robust and commercially valuable Taking ownership of ideas and features, from concept through to implementation and release Applying power market knowledge when adding new datasets, metrics and analytical tools to ensure they are useful and relevant to market participants Contributing ideas that shape the future direction of the platform, with the opportunity to make a real impact early on Coding is a core part of the role, and you will spend a significant proportion of your time developing new features and analytics within the Enact platform. C# experience is desirable but not essential; we are happy to train candidates who show a strong coding aptitude Market Analysis and Insight Alongside development work, you will also contribute to data analysis and market insight, including: Analysing market data to identify and explain key drivers behind market events and price movements Exploring interesting market behaviour and developing new metrics or visualisations to explain it Supporting market studies and deep dives into important developments in the GB power market Contributing to client discussions, presentations and written analysis Python skills are beneficial here, particularly for data analysis using tools such as pandas and numpy Staying Close to the Market Understanding how power markets evolve is essential to building useful analytics You will therefore: Track developments across wholesale, balancing and ancillary service markets Attend market webinars, events and conferences Engage with industry participants to understand the challenges traders and asset owners are facing Use this knowledge to inform the design of new analytics and visualisation tools What skills, experience and qualities are we looking for? We are looking for someone who combines technical curiosity, analytical thinking and an interest in energy markets. Key attributes include: A relevant BSc, MSc or PhD, or equivalent experience Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate real-world market questions into analytical tools Coding experience in C#, Python or another modern programming language An interest in building software, dynamic visualisations, and data tools — coding will form a significant part of the role An interest in understanding what drives power market dynamics The ability to think critically about market behaviour and data Strong data analysis and communication skills Commercial awareness and the ability to think about what insights and tools will be valuable to clients Collaborative and team-oriented working style Experience with C# is beneficial but not required — we are happy to teach this on the job for candidates with strong programming fundamentals. What’s in it for you? Take a look at our and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes: For you: Hybrid working (varies by role and department) professional study support (where applicable) Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women’s networks For your family: Life assurance (6 x salary) Income protection Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave For your health: 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy &sell holiday Private medical insurance Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits Eye care vouchers Cycle to work scheme Digital GP services For your wealth: Competitive pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme High street discounts Season ticket loans For others: Volunteering opportunities For the environment: Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies) And much more! We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation. LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre-interview site visits, interview structure or questions, or asking us about building accessibility.

Responsibilities

The role involves actively shaping the future direction of the Enact platform by designing, coding, and building data visualisations and analytical tools, primarily using C# for backend services and Vue.js for frontend visualisations. Additionally, the developer will contribute to data analysis and market insight, exploring market behaviour and developing new metrics relevant to the GB power market.