ZEN stands for ZERO EMISSIONS NOW. Not tomorrow.
Australia’s first electricity retailer to have a near-term science-based emissions reduction target in line with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
About the Role
Information technology systems are fundamental to the success of ZEN’s energy trading activities. This role is part of a highly talented team of developers and data analysts who are delivering the critical wholesale and retail energy trading and risk management system functionality for the company.
The role will develop and maintain software systems that integrate third party platforms with market systems, providing an integrated solution for ZEN’s trading functions in the Australian energy markets.
Given that ZEN is fundamentally an energy trading company, this role is pivotal to the ongoing success of ZEN in leading Australia into a more sustainable energy future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain applications using C#, .NET Framework, Python, and SQL
- Develop unit tests and system integration tests
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand and implement complex algorithmic logic
- Translate energy and trading business requirements into software design and solutions
- Contribute to architectural decisions and participate in code reviews
- Optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Document solutions
- Collaborate with other developers, data engineers, and business teams in an agile environment
- Undertake work in accordance with the team coding standards, security standards and agreed SDLC processes
- Work Health and Safety Management at ZEN
As part of the ZEN team, you will be curious, have a bold imagination, strive to be your best in everything you can do and be ready to laugh and have fun at work.
Education and Qualifications
• A degree in an appropriate field.
Experience
• 5 or more years of experience in software development
Technical Skills Required
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Framework, Python, and SQL
• Ability to understand and implement complex mathematical or algorithmic models
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset
• Effective communicator who can work well across technical and non-technical teams
• Comfortable working in a hybrid team setup with both in-office and remote collaboration
Desirable
• Experience with PySpark, Databricks, or big data platforms
• Capability with front end development, especially React
• Familiarity with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Azure cloud services
• Background in mathematics, engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Previous experience in energy markets or financial trading environments
Personal and Professional Capabilities
• An interest in the energy industry, the transition to the renewables and the role of information systems in energy trading
• A high level of energy and vitality
• A high degree of professionalism and integrity
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including fostering communication between people and conflict resolution
• A proven ability to work with a minimum of supervision, ensuring closure and delivery on intended results
• Strong attention to detail, high accuracy, and ability to deliver on deadlines
• The ZEN values will sit well with you and be reflective of the way you work
Why ZEN:
– 4 paid wellbeing days, and 1 paid volunteer day, in addition to 4 weeks AL and 2 weeks PL
– Hybrid working arrangement of Tuesday and Thursday onsite (Melbourne CBD) plus an extra office day of your choosing
– Wellbeing initatives such as paid onsite skin checks, flu shots, health checks, massages, regular lunches and morning teas.
– A number of working groups such as RAP, DEI, Social and Wellbeing
– Access to professional development budgets
– Regular mentoring programs
Interested but not sure if you’re a fit? We’d love for you to still apply!
