Pre‑Trade Data Scraping & Operations Lead
About this role
Join us, be part of more.
We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that’s energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion and more potential. That’s why working here is
#MoreThanACareer. We
do energy differently – we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it.
About your team:
At Centrica Energy, our mission is to move it.
We’re energy movers by nature. We’re a global renewable energy trading company which helps move energy from source to use – powering businesses, homes, and societies as they transition to a new sustainable energy future. If the idea of working to create a sustainable energy future also moves you, we may very well be the right place for you.
This role sits at the heart of
Pre
‑
Trade
platforms, combining deep
hands
‑
on
engineering with people leadership and close engagement with trading and analytics stakeholders. Leading an onsite team in Aalborg, this position plays a foundational role in strengthening
in
‑
house
capabilities and modernising market data scraping and ingestion infrastructure. It offers the opportunity to shape direction, build a
high
‑
performing
local team, and directly influence data reliability across
fast
‑
moving
trading environments.
About the Role
The
Pre
‑
Trade
Data Scraping & Operations Lead leads and grows an
Aalborg
‑
based
team responsible for sourcing,
validating
, and operating market data pipelines that underpin
Pre
‑
Trade
decision
‑
making
. The role blends technical execution, leadership, and operational ownership in a
high
‑
availability
environment. It is
hands
‑
on
by design and central to initiatives bringing critical scraping and operations capabilities
in
‑
house
while strengthening local engineering excellence.
You will:
Lead and develop an
in
‑
house
data scraping and operations team based in Aalborg
Coach developers and students entering the data scraping talent pipeline
Support hiring, onboarding, and
capability
‑
building
to expand internal
expertise
Design, build, and
maintain
scrapers, ingestion workflows, and validation routines
Provide architectural direction across the
Pre
‑
Trade
technology stack, including
Python
‑
based
services and
event
‑
driven
pipelines
Drive modernisation and consolidation of scraper frameworks and ingestion strategies
Ensure stable,
accurate
, and
timely
data ingestion across markets and asset classes
Balance
day
‑
to
‑
day
operational support with delivery of
roadmap
‑
driven
enhancements
Success in this role is measured by improved data availability and scraper reliability, effective onboarding and development of new Aalborg developers, and strong stakeholder satisfaction across Trading, Analytics, and Engineering. Delivering roadmap items related to scraper consolidation and ingestion modernisation, as well as building a
high
‑
performing
, cohesive local team that works seamlessly with offshore support, are key indicators of achievement.
About Centrica
The ideal candidate is a technically strong and proactive leader who enjoys remaining close to code while enabling others to grow. This person is comfortable operating in high ‑ pressure environments, communicates clearly with technical and non ‑ technical stakeholders, and takes ownership of both delivery and team development. A structured mindset and enthusiasm for continuous improvement are essential. The ideal candidate has: Strong hands ‑ on development experience using Python and C#/.NET Experience with data ingestion pipelines, scrapers, or automation frameworks as well as operational data quality and time ‑ series validation Familiarity with technologies such as ClickHouse , Postgres, Kafka, and messaging systems Understanding of cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and observability practices Proven experience leading and mentoring engineers while remaining technically active Exposure to market data, trading workflows, or high ‑ frequency ingestion environments Knowledge of medallion architecture concepts such as Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers Interest in applying AI ‑ based or agentic workflows to data ingestion or operational processes About Centrica Energy Centrica Energy operates at the forefront of European energy markets, supporting trading and optimisation activities across power, gas, and related asset classes. The organisation combines deep market expertise with advanced technology platforms to enable fast, data ‑ driven decision ‑ making in highly dynamic environments. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, reliability, and modern data architectures, Centrica Energy continues to invest in in ‑ house capabilities that strengthen operational resilience and innovation. Teams work closely with traders, quants, analytics, and product functions to deliver scalable solutions that support critical market operations around the clock.