Entity:
Technology
Job Family Group:
IT&S Group
Job Description:
Endur Technology Engineers in the bp Disciplines Model
bp is reinventing itself and digital capability is at the core of this vision. As an Endur Technology Engineer you are an experienced Endur practitioner with a deep level of application and trading expertise. Endur Technology Engineers work within bp’s Gas and Power Trading division on the core trading and risk management platform, Endur. You will bring knowledge of commodity trading and the use of ERTM systems to manage this activity. You will be familiar with both the business application of these technologies and the broad concepts behind Agile technology delivery and DevOps.
bp operates a discipline-based organization and Endur Technology Engineers may be deployed to work in different areas of our business over time based your skills and experience and the business adoption of technology. With your technology specialist skills, you will bring transferable skills which will allow you to support immediate business demand, and to grow your skills over time.
You thrive in a culture of continuous improvement within teams, encouraging and empowering innovation and the delivery of changes that optimise operational efficiency and user experience. You are curious and improve your skills through continuous learning of new technologies, trends & methods, applying knowledge gained to improve bp standards and the capabilities of the Engineering Community.
You accept a culture of change and agility, evolving continuously, adapting to our changing world. You are an effective teammate, looking beyond your own area/organizational boundaries to consider the bigger picture and/or perspective of others, while understanding cultural differences. You continually enhance your self-awareness and seek guidance from others on your impact and effectiveness. Well organized, you balance proactive and reactive approaches and multiple priorities to complete tasks on time. You apply judgment and common sense – you use insight and good judgment to inform actions and respond to situations as they arise.
Key Accountabilities:
The safety of our people and our customers is our highest priority. The role will advocate and lead in this and promote a culture of security and safety in everything that we do.
Work as part of evolving multi-disciplinary teams which may include Software Engineers, Enterprise Technology Engineers, Designers, SecOps, and Product owners to deliver value through the application of specialist skills
Work with vendors and partners providing market solutions to optimize the usage and value which can be delivered from the appropriate technology platform
Ensure operational integrity of what you build, assuring operational compliance with architectural and security standards, as well as compliance and policy controls refined by Strategy.
Define and document standard run books and operating procedures. Create and maintain system information and architecture diagrams.
Essential Education:
Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, economics or a numerate degree.
Essential Experience and Job Requirements:
At least 8 years of hands-on experience of supporting, implementing and extending features in Openlink Endur.
Excellent and demonstrable Oracle SQL skills.
Hands on and in-depth experience of Endur’s main modules including:
APM (e.g. new page creation, understanding of exposure)
Trading Explorer (e.g. deal modelling/bring together, templates, expo/PnL results)
Market Explorer (e.g. curve and volatility setup, market data analysis)
Admin & Reference Manager (static data, location and pipelines, valuation pools)
Services Manager (e.g. task and workflow creation)
Understand Endur deployment procedures including CMM import/export and cloud DevOps
In depth experience working in at least one area of Front/Mid/Back office.
Working with business collaborators, developers, architects and testers to define requirements, designs and implement efficient supportable solutions.
Experience working on at least one globally traded market, preferably physical commodities.
Implementing a test regime to ensure solution quality across the delivery.
Working with a hybrid team of delivery resources (internal & external); utilising scrum methodology where relevant
Strong Communications skills with the ability to operate across complex business environments and collaborators up to executive level.
Identifying areas for continual improvement that deliver Technology or Business value.
Desirable criteria:
Experience working across all areas of the trading floor and trade lifecycle of Front/Mid/Back office
Experience working on European Gas and Power markets
Reviewing and elaborating interface specifications for other systems connecting to Endur
What you can expect from us!
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:
At bp, you could be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which belief in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also helps employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues. The BRGs’ dedication to growth at all levels helps employees feel more engaged and energized. The BRGs break down barriers, so we can all do better together. Examples of BRGs include (but are not limited to):
bpWIN (bp Women’s International Network)
Pride
Working parents
PEN (Positively Ethnic Network)
bpInclusia (bp’s Asian community)
bpEnergía (bp’s Latin community)
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender diversity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working
Skills:
Openlink Endur, OpenLink Endur Accounting, OpenLink Endur Connex, Openlink Endur Environment Management, Openlink Endur Report Builder
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
