Java Software Engineer (Power/Gas) at IMC (Aarhus, Denmark)
IMC· Aarhus, Denmark·
Job description
IMC is building a new Power and Gas Trading business in Aarhus, Denmark, the hub for power and gas trading in Europe. Backed by one of the world’s most successful trading firms, this new venture combines the energy and autonomy of a startup with the global reach, stability, and expertise of IMC’s 30+ years in trading.
We are building a strong, independent Aarhus-based team with local leadership, supported by IMC’s world-class technology, quantitative research, and trading infrastructure. To achieve our ambitious hiring goals, we are seeking strong Software Engineers to join the team and play a pivotal role in helping us grow this new business.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Build, as part of a team, a full technology stack that supports power and gas trading, including exchange connectivity, trading systems, trading strategies, data analysis, and pricing. We are looking for strong developers that specialised in back-end, algorithms, trading systems, execution systems or other relevant domains
- Maintain and improve the tech stack in collaboration with trading
- Train new joiners
Your Skills and Experience:
- Strong academic background, preferably in computer science or a quantitative field
- 2+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
- Experience European power and gas trading industry is a plus
- Strong programming skills in Java. Experience with other relevant programming languages such as Python or C++ is considered a plus
- Excitement for working in a start-up environment and a variety of systems/platforms/tools
- The ability able to work on greenfield projects under minimal supervision and to take full ownership of the applications you build
- A high degree of flexibility and adaptability: willing and able to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity in a rapidly evolving environment
- Fluency in English
About Us
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.
Why work at IMC
- Culture & Values: High-performance, collaborative, and non-hierarchical. 87% of employees say "IMC is a great place to work" (+4% vs global top-10%). imc.com
- Work Environment: Office-based (no remote policy indicated). Offers free catered breakfast and lunch, snacks, drinks, and Friday socials. Regular team events including an annual weekend trip.
- Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation with subsidized gym memberships, ergonomic desks, and health/well-being programs.
- Learning & Development: Extensive internal and external training programs. Graduates undergo a multi-week Graduate Traineeship (Trading School, Development School, FPGA School).
- Diversity: Employees represent 70+ nationalities, with a strong commitment to D&I.
- Giving Back: A share of profits is donated to non-profits, with a focus on education. Employees get volunteer time, donation matching, and grants.