Senior Software Engineer - Trade Optimization

We are an Amsterdam-based scale-up that’s building AI-based forecasting and optimization products to help renewable energy companies become more predictable and profitable, helping push fossil fuels out of the market, and speeding up the energy transition. Our mission is to enable a sustainable and affordable power system that changes the energy market. We truly believe we can make a significant impact on climate change.

Your team

You’ll be part of the Trade Optimization Product Team, working closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and Quantitative Trading Analysts. The team combines expertise in AI, trading strategies, and software engineering to develop scalable solutions that improve short-term trading results for our clients.

Role overview

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Trade Optimization Product Team, you’ll lead engineering efforts to tackle tech debt, ensure scalability, and enable better trading outcomes. You’ll work on building new features, optimizing existing systems, and integrating AI-driven bidding strategies into production. This role combines hands-on coding with the opportunity to shape the team’s engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and Quantitative Trading Analysts to integrate machine learning models into production systems.

• Break down and structure engineering problems to manage tech debt and deliver scalable solutions.

• Proactively scope projects, prioritize tasks, and ensure transparent communication across teams.

• Motivate and guide the team to take on engineering challenges with clear direction and ownership.

Requirements

Why consider this role?

• AI products at its core: Work on algorithmic bidding strategies and optimization problems to tackle real-world challenges.

• Engineering ownership: Shape the architecture, manage tech debt, and create solutions that directly impact trading results.

• Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and Quantitative Trading Analysts to bring models into production.

• Learning opportunities: Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of AI, trading, and renewable energy.

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Why people join Dexter

Mission – Balancing risk and maximizing trade profits for renewable energy companies.

Smart Colleagues – Experts in mathematics, physics, energy, and meteorology.

Ambitious, Supportive Culture – A place where high performance meets genuine care for people.

AI & Forecasting – Core components of our product

What we offer

• Our salary is in the top 30% of the market

• Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR's).

• We offer a NS Business card or a Swapfiets.

• We offer a personal Learning & Development budget and every last Friday of the month we have a Learning & Development Day.

• A healthy working environment, where we put trust in our fellow Dexterians. With this trust comes the flexibility to do your job how you see fit, and in our setting, there’s plenty of room for your ideas and wishes.

Role requirements

• Experience designing scalable systems with clear, well-organized documentation for long-term use.

• Skilled in Python, SQL, and Kubernetes, with a track record of delivering end-to-end solutions.

• Experience working on larger codebases, writing maintainable code, and ensuring team-focused collaboration.

• Exposure to MLOps, including ML pipelines and systems that support productivity.

• Nice to have: Familiarity with energy systems.

Join Dexter Energy as a Software Engineer and contribute to driving the renewable energy revolution. Apply now to be part of an inclusive, innovative team that is shaping the future of sustainable energy.

Dexter is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.