Solution Engineer - Energy

Engelhart

ABOUT US Engelhart was founded in 2013 by BTG Pactual Group as a commodities trading company. Our business model is “asset light” and highly diversified – giving us the ability to adapt effectively and nimbly to changing market conditions. We have assembled successful multidisciplinary teams, leveraging advanced fundamental analysis with deep quantitative and weather research capabilities.  Our activities are underpinned by strong risk management practices and by powerful technology and operational excellence. We have exceptional teams with diverse global backgrounds and decades of experience, and are driven by a highly collaborative culture, across products and competencies. In 2024, Engelhart acquired Trailstone, a global energy trading and technology company. The acquisition provides us with new expertise, analytics and proprietary technology which is being used to provide risk management and optimisation services to help maximise the value of our clients’ renewable power. The acquisition also expanded Engelhart’s capabilities into physical natural gas across North America, a critical fuel to support the energy transition. Our talented and experienced individuals work together according to its four company values: Performance, Agility, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship. ABOUT THE ROLE  This is an exciting opportunity for a Python Software Engineer with approximately five years of experience to deepen their current expertise in commodities trading, while becoming a key member of our Risk, Finance & Compliance technology function within the Engelhart Technology team.  Operating with a high degree of autonomy and offering direct exposure to stakeholders & business users, this role will give someone the opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of initiatives, from requirements gathering and solution design through to production deployment and ongoing support.   Working in close collaboration with a small, dynamic team, this role provides a unique opportunity to influence Engelhart's technology landscape and deliver initiatives with tangible business impact. This team is delivery-focused, fostering strong collaboration, open technical and business discussions, as well as a culture of continuous improvement. The ultimate objective is to enable informed decision-making across our business through reliable, scalable and well-designed technology solutions.  This Software Engineer with have the following responsibilities;  * Designing, developing, maintaining and enhancing in-house systems, as well as integrations with third-party platforms.  * Working closely with Engelhart's Risk & Finance teams to gain a strong understanding of business requirements, translating them into well-defined technical solutions.  * Providing technical support to Risk, Finance and Front Office users - particularly in the use of shared internal Python libraries, cloud infrastructure and access to enterprise data.  * Contributing to the ongoing evolution of Engelhart's technology platform, including architectural design, identification of improvement opportunities and proposal of scalable solutions.  * Designing and implementing new data visualisations for internal dashboards and reporting tools.  * Performing data cleansing, enrichments and transformation using efficient and scalable tools and techniques.  * Developing and maintaining data integration services and query interfaces for internal consumption.  * Participating in, and contributing to, technology projects that support key business initiatives.    ABOUT YOU  This individual will be a strong Python developer with current experience in a commodities trading environment. In addition to commodities experience, which is an essential criteria to be considered for this role, we believe the following technical skills & experiences will best set someone up for success at Engelhart; Technical Skills: * Strong proficiency in Python, including common analytical and visualisation libraries (e.g. Pandas, NumPy, Plotly).  * Experience building APIs using Python frameworks, preferably FastAPI.  * Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, Cognito, ECS/Fargate, DynamoDB, CloudWatch and CDK.  * Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).  * Understanding of parallel and distributed data processing concepts.  Soft Skills: * Strong analytical thinking, logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.  * A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and experience working with distributed or remote teams.  * Willingness to share knowledge, mentor others and continuously learn from peers.  * Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.  Additional Experiences that are not necessary, but highly desirable: * Experience designing or building event-driven architectures.  * Experience with applying AI tools, large language models and agent-based workflows to improve business processes, developer productivity or data analysis.  * Familiarity with Model Context Protocol servers and related approaches for connecting AI agents securely to internal systems, APIs, databases and business tools.    What we offer  * Competitive compensation and participation in Engelhart’s discretionary bonus plan.  * 25 days of annual holiday entitlement, excluding UK public holidays. * Robust benefits package such as medical, dental, life insurance, generous pension contribution, and supplemental benefits partially subsidised by the Company.   * Eligibility to receive external and internal training in accordance with our Training & Development Policy. We believe in inclusivity and are therefore dedicated to ensuring all employees – across gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, life experience, background and more – feel welcome and included in the company. We promote diversity because we believe it is essential to our ability to think holistically.

Faculty

WHY FACULTY? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Energy, Transition and Environment business unit is pioneering meaningful change in the clean energy revolution. Our vision is to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions and drive efficiencies for a new era of utility companies. We believe that the responsible, and intelligent, deployment of AI is critical to the success of this mission. We partner with a wide range of clients - from major energy operators, to GreenTech startups, and national infrastructure providers - to build solutions which return measurable impact and move us towards a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable world. ABOUT THE ROLE Join us as a Lead Software Engineer, with a focus on Machine Learning, to spearhead the technical direction and delivery of complex, innovative AI projects. You will act as a technical expert, applying your skills across various projects from client-side deployments to advising on AI strategy, while ensuring architectural decisions are sound and reliable. This role demands a balance of deep technical expertise and strong leadership, focusing on driving innovation, fostering team growth, and building reusable solutions across the organisation. If you're ready to manage high-risk projects and deliver practical, innovative outcomes, this is your chance to shape our future. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: * Setting the technical direction and overseeing delivery of high-risk, ill-defined software and infrastructure projects while balancing strategic trade-offs and helping teams prioritise in shifting environments, taking full ownership of successful outcomes for our most challenging projects. * Designing and developing reliable, production-grade ML systems and justifying critical architectural decisions to ensure robust delivery. * Developing clear, comprehensively scoped roadmaps for novel solutions to help customers achieve their strategic goals and accurately estimating effort on large workstreams to ensure successful and timely delivery * Engaging with technical and non-technical customers at all stages of the customer lifecycle, giving reasoned and credible advice and opinions on a broad range engineering topics * Collaborating proactively both within multidisciplinary delivery teams and across the engineering community at Faculty to overcome technical challenges * Coaching team members on specific technologies and driving the development of shared organisational resources and libraries to streamline delivery and improve engineering methods across the company. * Leading the hiring and selection process while mentoring multiple individuals and managers to define the future shape of the engineering team. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: * You are a recognised technical expert who sets the standard for code quality and solution design, possessing the breadth of knowledge to solve almost any problem. * You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are proactive in recommending new technologies or ways of working to keep our offering ahead of the competition. * You bring expert-level experience in at least one major Cloud Solution Provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and have led teams to build full-stack web applications. * You are a proven leader, capable of managing other managers and setting team-wide development goals to elevate client delivery. * You thrive in high-stakes environments, demonstrating the ability to turn innovative ideas into practical, measurable outcomes for global energy operators. * You are a compelling communicator who can confidently defend technical rationales to senior stakeholders and guide both technical and non-technical teams. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS 1. Talent Team Screen (30 minutes) 2. Introduction to the Hiring Manager (30 minutes) 3. Pair Programming Interview (90 minutes) 4. System Design Interview (90 minutes) 5. Commercial & Leadership Interview (60 minutes) #LI-PRIO OUR RECRUITMENT ETHOS We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations. Some of our standout benefits: * Unlimited Annual Leave Policy * Private healthcare and dental * Enhanced parental leave * Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working * Sanctus Coaching * Hybrid Working If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.

Adthena

OUR MISSION Join us in shaping the future of paid search intelligence. Adthena is an award-winning search intelligence platform powered by patented AI technology and a team of dedicated experts. We help brands, marketers, and agencies dominate their competitive landscapes with unparalleled insights into the paid search market. Our Whole Market View, Smart Monitor, and Local View solutions give clients the clarity to optimize spend, increase ROI, and stay ahead of the competition. Trusted by global brands like Citibank, L’Oréal, and Volvo, and backed by Updata Partners, we’ve been redefining search intelligence since 2012. In 2025, Adthena continued its winning streak, earning 8 major search industry awards. Highlights include Best AI Search Software Solution at the US Search Awards, Best Search Software Tool at the European Search Awards, and Best Software Innovation at the Global Search Awards. Ready to make an impact in an industry-leading company? Let’s do it together. WHY JOIN US? We offer the best of both worlds: the maturity and stability of a well-established company combined with the energy, agility, and impact of a scaling tech organisation. If you’ve been hesitant about joining a typical tech company due to concerns about chaos, fragility, or volatility, Adthena is your answer. * We’re smaller than large-scale enterprises, offering more autonomy, less red tape, and accelerated growth. Here’s what we offer: * Startup Engineering culture * Strong Culture: Our quarterly surveys show a 93% average approval rating for company culture, with an overall eNPS of 27. * Award-Winning Product: US 2025 Search Awards for Best AI Search Software Innovation * Stock Options: Our employees do incredible work, so as we grow, everyone shares the rewards. * Trust-Based Vacation: Take as much time off as you need, when you need it. * Remote-First: 52% of Adthenian’s work fully remote, with others choosing Hybrid Work at our 3 Geohubs (London, Austin, Sydney). * Flexible Work: Work how and where you do your best, with full autonomy over your day. * Career Growth: Bespoke training and career development via "Sherpa plans” to guide your growth. * Monthly Hackdays & Training Days * Family Care Package: Up to 6 months fully paid maternity leave, and 2 months paternity leave. * Home Office Stipend: $200 for your ideal remote setup. * Swag Welcome Gift: $70 credit to grab some merch. * Birthday Day Off: Celebrate your special day. * Regular Socials: Summer & Christmas parties, annual and quarterly offsites, monthly meet-ups. See here for more info. * Volunteer Days: Make a difference with paid volunteer time each quarter. See here for more info. About the Role Reporting to: Michal Gondar, Head of Engineering Location: UK Remote Interviews: 2 Stages Start Date: ASAP More info: See FAQ below, our candidate hub, or reach out to recruitment@adthena.com What you’ll do at Adthena As a Senior Anti-Bot Engineer, you will design, build, and operate large-scale, resilient web scraping systems, with a strong focus on Google and Google-like search environments. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, reverse engineering, and systems reliability, and is critical to delivering accurate, timely, and trustworthy data at scale. You will work on complex scraping problems where naïve approaches do not work, including dynamic rendering, anti-bot defences, frequent markup changes, and high-volume data collection. We are leaders in adopting coding with AI tools. The role is ideal for someone who believes in agentic coding and would like to improve their skills. Responsibilities * Design and maintain large-scale Python scraping systems that operate reliably against Google and other highly defended websites * Build scrapers for dynamic, JavaScript-heavy pages using browser automation and hybrid approaches * Continuously adapt to changes in page structure, request flows, and anti-automation mechanisms * Engineer robust extraction pipelines that prioritise data accuracy, consistency, and observability * Implement proxy, fingerprinting, and request-routing strategies to maximise stability and throughput * Monitor scrape health, detect failures early, and rapidly debug production issues * Optimise performance, cost, and latency across scraping infrastructure * Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and product teams to ensure scraped data is usable and trusted * Document scraping logic and operational runbooks for long-term maintainability WHO WE LOOK FOR Research shows men apply if they meet ~60% of the criteria, while women and underrepresented groups apply only if they meet all requirements. If you have the skills but don't meet every requirement, reach out – we'd love to explore how you could be a great fit! Required Experience: * Strong professional experience with Python (or another main language, i.e. GoLang, Rust, JavaScript) including production-grade scraping systems * Deep hands-on experience scraping Google or similarly protected platforms * Solid understanding of HTTP, TLS, cookies, headers, redirects, and browser networking behaviour * Experience with tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Puppeteer, or equivalent browser automation frameworks * Strong knowledge of HTML parsing, DOM traversal, and data extraction techniques * Experience handling rate limiting, CAPTCHA, IP rotation, and bot detection systems * Comfortable working with asynchronous and concurrent scraping architectures * Experience running scrapers at scale in cloud environments * Strong debugging skills and ability to reason about complex failure modes * Experience with headless browser fingerprinting and anti-bot evasion techniques Nice To Have: * Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration, such as Docker and Kubernetes * Experience with distributed task systems and job queues * Background in data quality monitoring and anomaly detection * Experience working with search, advertising, or competitive intelligence data What We Value * Pragmatic problem-solving in hostile and fast-changing technical environments * High ownership of systems that run continuously and at scale * A strong bias toward reliability, correctness, and observability * Ability to explain complex technical behaviour clearly to non-specialists * Curiosity about how large platforms evolve their defences and infrastructure OUR CORE VALUES All Adthenians are expected to align closely with our ‘Core Values’. What it means... * Get Shit Done: We're big on taking action, owning our challenges, and finding solutions. * Freedom with Responsibility: We take charge of results to recognition. We know that our hustle not only moves the needle for the company but also sets us up for personal success. * Deliver Remarkable Quality: We care about exceeding expectations in the work we do and aim to always do our best work as individuals and as a team. * Smart & Always Improving: We strive daily to expand our knowledge and become better at what we do. MEET YOUR TEAMMATES You’ll work closely with: Paul Felby Title: Chief Product & Tech Officer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-felby-1a475a18a/ Ivan Nikolov Title: Lead Technical Architect LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-nikolov-475b2040/