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Principal Front Office UI Engineering Tech Lead

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Trafi

Trafi

1,001-5,000 employees

Global commodities trading in minerals and energy

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Expert

London, UK

Category
Frontend Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Agile
Redshift
UI/UX Design
React.js
AWS
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • React.JS
  • Experience building complex web user interfaces
  • Experience building micro-views/mini-apps would be welcome
  • Experience building UI frameworks and component libraries
  • AWS experience (E.g. S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda) nice to have, willingness to learn – essential
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related subject
  • AWS certifications are a plus
  • Prior front office experience in Commodities, Fixed Income, Equities, Asset Management would be a plus
Responsibilities
  • Engineer software such as components, frameworks and micro-services
  • Build core infrastructure and common services for use across DnA applications, such as common services and frameworks.
  • Build cloud native big data platforms and analytics solutions
  • Build and maintain time critical data integration pipelines (ETL/ELT)
  • Implement a strong SDLC and agile principles to software delivery
  • Apply domain driven design
  • Problem solving and applying software solutions and automation to complex business issues and processes

Trafigura specializes in trading essential resources like minerals, metals, and energy in the global commodities market. The company connects producers and consumers by sourcing, storing, transporting, and delivering these commodities, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) to utility companies. Trafigura differentiates itself by actively participating in the energy transition, supplying metals needed for renewable technologies. Its goal is to optimize the trading process while supporting a shift towards a low-carbon economy.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Trafigura's role in the energy transition offers significant growth opportunities as demand for renewable energy technologies increases.
  • The company's diverse client base, including industrial manufacturers and utility companies, ensures a stable revenue stream.
  • Strategic investments and partnerships, such as the $100 million for the Australian copper/zinc mine and the $150 million credit facility with K92 Mining, bolster financial security and expansion potential.

What critics are saying

  • The volatile nature of the global commodities market can lead to significant financial fluctuations and uncertainties.
  • Geopolitical events and conflicts, such as those in Gaza and Ukraine, pose risks to shipping and supply chain stability.

What makes Trafi unique

  • Trafigura's extensive logistics network and expertise in market dynamics allow it to optimize the buying and selling process, ensuring profitability unlike many competitors.
  • The company's active involvement in the energy transition, focusing on metals and minerals essential for renewable energy technologies, positions it uniquely in the market.
  • Trafigura's strategic partnerships and acquisitions, such as the Mountain Creek power plant and the MoU with Angola, enhance its influence and operational capabilities in the global commodities market.