About

About Us

• We are a start-up on a mission to accelerate the energy transition by building the best project modelling software to enable our users to make intelligent energy decisions.
• Our software models the physical and commercial nuances of energy projects both behind-the-meter and front-of-meter. This includes modelling renewable energy generation, battery energy storage, flexibility and different commercial arrangements.
• We are a SaaS company filled with motivated software and energy nerds with customers around the world and offices in Australia, the UK and Germany. We're growing rapidly and are looking for a Lead Analyst - Modelling and Markets to join our team.

Who we’re looking for

• We are looking someone with deep energy market expertise in at least one major European energy market - that expertise will include technical understanding of wholesale, ancillary and balancing market design and operation as it relates to energy investments, particularly battery storage. Additionally, the role requires hands-on experience in modelling and data analytics for energy markets.

Your work as Lead Analyst - Modelling and Markets will cover the following areas

• You will be the primary technical interface between the business and the modelling team, understanding and interpreting often complex energy market concepts into well defined modelling requirements
• Responsibility for testing and validation of new modelling features
• Close collaboration with product managers, software and data engineers, and data scientists to understand and address customer needs.
• Writing and maintaining internal technical documentation

To be successful in this role you will (have)

• Expert knowledge in at least one major European energy market
• Significant experience in modelling energy project investments
• A technical background, and be very comfortable understanding python, pull requests and automated tests
• Fluency with time series data, and data analysis
• Experience with BI tools, data visualisation, and techniques
• Excellent communications skills, particularly around complex technical topics.
• Flexibility in working hours to ensure overlap with the existing modelling team based in Melbourne, Australia
• Structured prioritisation and stakeholder management skills
• Right to work in the UK

We’d also love it if you have

• Some experience with modelling, simulation and optimisation (LP, MILP)

Application

Alongside your CV please attach the following

• A cover letter explaining why you think you’d be a great addition to our team

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and skills
• Join a diverse start-up in the energy space and be part of a high-performing team that values innovation and creative problem-solving
• We will help build your personal profile in the energy sector via sharing your insights and contributions on our company LinkedIn page
• Contribute to the decarbonisation of the world's energy system
• Support for ongoing professional and personal development
• An annual all company retreat to link up with our European colleagues – this year we went to Bintan, Indonesia

Diversity and Inclusion

• We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team at Gridcog. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, as we believe an inclusive environment and diversity of perspective leads to innovation and success.