SoftwareEngineer-CoreStrategist

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a Trading Analytics & Insights team supporting the Gas & Power Trading division at an Oil & Gas Major onsite in Houston through to the end of 2026. Trading Analytics & Insights organization comprises Quantitative Analytics, Data Strategists, Market Intelligence and Core Strategists. Linked by the common themes of data, numerical algorithms and technology, the team seeks to add value to the business by providing new models, tradable insights, distinctive data sets and agile technology solutions that empower the Analyst community and advantage the commercial teams. The Core Strategist team provides direct technology support to analysts, worldwide. Located in each of our main trading locations, these individuals possess expert IT knowledge and good technical skills, combining deep programming know-how with practical experience of analytics, for example data science methods, statistics, numerical algorithms, derivative pricing or optimization. Tasked with providing timely, practicable technology solutions to analysts day-to-day, they also partner with the central IT organization for strategic deliveries, including modern data repositories, data ontologies, new analytical toolkits, visualization technologies and cloud compute. Working in a close partnership with the Analysts and Strategists across oil, gas and power, you will craft and build solutions to exciting business problems in a highly multifaceted commercial environment. **Key accountabilities:** * You will build direct relationships with key analysts and commercial stakeholders, understand their business requirements and immediate goals, and build effective technical solutions based on their guidance. * Work as part of the global team and play a key role in advancing the strategic technology agenda across regions. * Be held by the business as a technical authority and source of expert guidance to the analyst community. * Provide day-to-day problem-solving support an