Medior Python Software Engineer - Trading IT

Are you a talented Python developer eager to make a real impact in a fast-paced energy trading environment? Our growing Trading IT team is searching for a Medior Python Software Engineer to build and optimize the core applications that drive our business. If you're passionate about efficient code, cloud technology, tackling diverse challenges, and owning solutions from idea to deployment, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do

• Develop & optimize: design and build high-performance Python applications for energy trading, focusing on speed and reliability.

• Performance first: optimize code and data interactions with a keen eye for efficient access patterns and data structures.

• Asynchronous mastery: implement advanced asynchronous programming using structured concurrency to build responsive, efficient systems.

• Cloud integration: work with our AWS cloud environment, applying Infrastructure as Code principles.

• End-to-end ownership: work directly with business stakeholders to understand needs, define requirements, and independently drive features from conception to deployment.

• Team collaboration: proactively contribute to a flexible, evolving team, championing best practices and robust solutions.

What we're looking for 

• Python pro: solid professional experience (2-5 years) in Python development, emphasizing clean, efficient code.

• Asynchronous proficiency: proven experience with structured concurrency in Python

• Cloud acumen: familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and a willingness to learn Infrastructure as Code (CDK).

• Data minded: an analytical approach to database optimization and data structure design, taking access patterns in mind.

• Business savvy: eager to engage directly with business users, translate needs into technical solutions, and take ownership of the full development cycle.

• Git & Quality: proficient with Git and committed to writing well-tested code.

• Analytical thinker: a strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.

• Growth potential: eager to learn, adapt, and grow within a dynamic team where roles are fluid.

• Energy interest: a genuine interest in the energy market is a very big plus.

What we offer you

You will join a team of dynamic and young professionals, passionate about the integration of renewable energy flows into the energy markets YUSO is active in. This job opening includes remote work and/or working from the YUSO offices in Waregem, Belgium. Our office space is one of the best equipped working environments for energy market activities, offering a multitude of multimedia to connect with other colleagues remotely.  As a company, YUSO focuses on the well-being of its employees and the team-spirit as a whole.

Our remuneration is market competitive and offers various extra benefits like health- and group insurance, meal vouchers, IT-equipment supporting remote work, home-office compensation and a mobile plan.  It also includes a variable part linked to the performance of the team.

Applications are accepted as an application letter with your CV attached