Senior Python Developer

Shape Tomorrow's Energy Today

Innovate for Impact

Driving sustainability with Tech

Why choose Eneco?

At Eneco, we aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2035 for both our organization and our customers. Our One Planet strategy supports this goal through advanced digital solutions and innovative technologies. Our tech teams within the short-term trading and operational domain contribute to this mission by developing tools that facilitate continuous energy delivery and optimize trading operations.

What you’ll do

As a Python Tech Lead, you will be responsible for building a new platform for short-term trading asset scheduling models. Using Python, you will work to enhance the value of Eneco’s diverse asset portfolio, which includes e-boilers, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, heat grids, Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGTs), batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels across multiple energy markets. You will take the technical lead in building this new mission-critical platform, ensuring the use of the latest technologies and adherence to high-quality coding standards.

Is this about you?

• Proven expertise in Python, Kubernetes, and Azure.
• Experience building mission-critical platforms from scratch.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to communicate requirements to stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of containerization, microservices, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes (Azure DevOps).
• Experience with mathematical optimization (Gurobi is highly advantageous).
• Ability to lead a team of Python developers, ensuring high-quality coding standards are met.
• Residency in the Netherlands and fluency in English.

Bonus points for

• Background in trading, energy markets, or optimization models.
• Proficiency in data science/engineering.
• Experience with frontend frameworks (Vue.js).
• Familiarity with .NET/C#.

You’ll be responsible for

• Design and develop scalable backend applications from inception.
• Optimize energy asset dispatch through mathematical modeling (Gurobi).
• Drive innovation and improvements within our Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform.
• Ensure production systems perform efficiently, with robust security and maintainability.
• Stay current with advancements in Python and cloud technologies.

This is where you’ll work

You will join Eneco’s Python tech team within Ops&IT and be part of the larger Eneco backend developer community. Together, we establish backend standards and contribute to the advancement of a sustainable energy system.

What we have to offer

Gross annual salary between €85.000 and €120.000

Including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on your role a bonus or collective profit sharing.

FlexBudget

Including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on your role a bonus or collective profit sharing. Have it paid out, use it to buy extra holiday days or save it up for something nice, it's up to you.

Personal and professional growth

Eneco is fully committed to help you in your personal and professional development.

Hybrid working, at home or in the office

You work 40% at the office and 40% at home. The other day you decide what works best for you.

Work that works for you and the climate

If you decide on a career at Eneco, you are choosing ambition, growth and opportunities. You will have all the space you want to improve yourself and do your job the way that suits you best, which includes having a good work-life balance. You can work to a flexible schedule and work partly from home if your role allows it. That is how you can work on your own future and on the future of the world. After all, you and your 4,000 colleagues are committed to our mission: climate neutrality by 2035. We assist customers to accelerate their sustainability efforts, devise innovative solutions and seize opportunities with both hands. Are you ready?