About the job
Join Our Innovative Team
At Wincent, we are pioneering the future of energy trading by developing cutting-edge systems that operate with lightning speed and pinpoint accuracy. Imagine algorithms that can execute trades within microseconds, impacting markets across Europe.
Our team is composed of seasoned engineers with backgrounds from tech giants such as Amazon and Google, and academic credentials from prestigious institutions like Berkeley, Caltech, ETH, and MIT. Together, we are building a state-of-the-art trading platform that operates seamlessly across more than 10 exchanges and a diverse range of tokens.
Every piece of code you write will have a significant impact, driving thousands of trades per hour. Here, you will face engineering challenges that are both fast-paced and rewarding, ensuring you stay sharp and engaged.
About the Energy Trading Division
You will be part of a newly established engineering team in Prague, focused on enhancing Wincent’s footprint in the European power markets. This dynamic and entrepreneurial team values each engineer's input in shaping its direction from the get-go. Collaborate closely with market experts, a team lead based in Prague, traders, and forthcoming front-office hires, all supported by the robust infrastructure of Wincent’s renowned DevOps and data platform teams.
Your Role in the Energy Trading Team
Data Integration for European Power Markets: Develop and maintain data pipelines that source information from exchanges such as EEX, EPEX, and Nord Pool, as well as from TSO and other market resources.
Trading Connectivity & Automation: Create initial versions of market connectors, trading workflows, and scheduling tools, leveraging internal systems where feasible.
Strategy Execution Systems: Transform models and trading strategies into stable production systems across day-ahead, intraday, and imbalance markets.
Engineering for Reliability: Prioritize clean architecture, robust data management, and fault tolerance over ultra-low latency — aim to ship quickly and safely.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure systems adhere to REMIT standards and prepare for MiFID compliance — no prior experience required.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to defining and refining engineering best practices, observability, and deployment standards across trading and data systems.

