- Help to develop platforms to assist decision making for physical markets traders
- Ensure that development follows good practices and that software is scalable, and easy to maintain
- Support algorithm development at AGL, particularly focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Working closely with our industry experts to help bring these developments to reality
- Work closely with Traders within Physical Markets to ensure that enhancements to trading software will be compliant with National Electrical Rules within the NEM
- Ensure that the implemented systems align with the safe operating envelope of physical assets
- Tertiary training in Computer Science or a relevant discipline
- Formal training in Python and SQL
- The ability to work on projects independently (but with the access to market expertise)
- Experience with NEM or Gas markets is highly preferred, but experience within a large industrial or commodities trading organisations will be sufficient
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible working options including hybrid work
- Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans
- Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program
- Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer
- Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year
- Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives
- Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions
- Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan and insurance deals
Junior Developer - Melbourne, Australia - AGL
Description
Join the change. Together, we'll make history.
As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it's an exciting time to be at AGL. We're re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You'll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.
About the Role:
As the Junior Developer for the Physical Markets Trading team, you will support the development of our utility sized battery storage trading software using Python and SQL, as well as some improvements to existing Microsoft based applications. You will work with the Physical Markets Traders to develop the tools used by the team to increase efficiency and improve assisted bidding systems to help AGL make faster and optimised decisions in its complex portfolio.
The Physical Market Trading team manage the wholesale electricity and gas procurement costs by exercising our power generation assets (8000MW) in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and our gas contracts.
This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.
What you'll be doing:
About You:
You will ideally be an early career developer with strong coding skills and experience working around operational systems, ideally in electricity and / or gas. Your willingness to learn our development processes and your comfort working with complexity will set you up for success.
What you'll bring to the table:
At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.
We'd love to see your application, submitted by Wednesday 1st of May.
Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit:
AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Job Family Group:
Information Technology - Internet-Based