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twentyAI

Python Data Engineer - TWE44291

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

03-03-2026

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Skills

Python SQL Azure Blob Storage Azure Analytics Databricks Kafka

Job Specifications

A leading energy trading organisation requires a senior Python Data Engineer to support front office analytics and forecasting during a major data platform transition.

This is a highly technical engineering project for someone who can build robust data pipelines, models and products to enahnce trading decisions and critical business process. You'd engage directly with traders / analysts and the team are rolling out Databricks so experience with this would be highly beneficial.

What you’ll be doing

Building and maintaining Python + SQL data pipelines
Integrating multi-source data (forecasts, wind/solar output, LNG movements, streaming feeds)
Supporting energy fundamentals and forecasting dashboards
Working closely with front office stakeholders
Improving data quality, modelling, and governance
Contributing to best practices and mentoring across the team
Helping transition the platform toward Databricks

Must-have skills (non-negotiable)

Strong Python and SQL
Solid data modelling and ETL fundamentals
Experience with Azure Blob Storage or S3
Comfortable discussing data with front-office users
Able to mentor and uplift less experienced engineers
Active use of AI coding tools (eg Copilot, Claude)

Nice-to-have experience

Databricks (being implemented imminently)
Orchestration: Dagster preferred (Airflow / Prefect acceptable)
Real-time or near-real-time data (Kafka / Azure Event Hub)
Python dashboarding: Dash, Plotly, Streamlit
Energy or commodities trading exposure (helpful, not required)

About the Company

TwentyAI is a talent and staffing solutions firm that combines cutting-edge AI technology, deep data insights, and human expertise to connect top talent with outstanding opportunity, specializing in data, technology, finance and GTM. Our in-house proprietary data analytics platform streamlines the recruitment process, enabling our consultants to focus on building meaningful relationships and staying ahead of industry trends. Since 2008, we've invested in both people and technology, driving business growth and career developm... Know more