Trading Operations Engineer

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Dubai, ARE
Software • Financial Services
The Role

We are a team of highly-driven individuals who are passionate about technology, algorithmic trading, and solving intellectually challenging problems. Being a part of Sparkland means you get to work with some of the brightest people in one of the world’s fastest-growing and most exciting industries. We are fully remote and have a flat corporate structure that values open-mindedness, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to excellence, and continuous learning.

The role
As a Trading Operations Engineer at Sparkland's Dubai office, you’ll be at the core of our high-frequency trading systems, ensuring seamless operation and optimizing low-latency performance. You’ll work closely with traders and developers to automate workflows and tackle complex challenges. This role offers the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology, grow professionally, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where collaboration and problem-solving under pressure are key.
 
The role requires participating in an on-call rotation to ensure the continuous operation of our trading infrastructure.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and manage the real-time operation of high-frequency trading systems.
  • Troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate system issues as needed to maintain high availability.
  • Analyze system performance metrics (e.g., latency) using tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or equivalent solutions.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, traders, and infrastructure teams to improve system reliability and efficiency.
  • Automate processes and deployments to enhance operational workflows.
  • Manage configurations using tools like Ansible and support CI/CD pipelines.
  • Contribute to system documentation and provide feedback on process improvements.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to handle critical incidents outside regular hours.
  • Show initiative in identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
What You BringRequired Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of IT or software engineering experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Python scripting for automation and tooling.
  • Proficiency with Linux systems, including shell scripting and networking.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills, including clear and concise writing.
  • Ability to think critically, make decisions under pressure, and escalate when necessary.
  • Willingness to work shifts and adapt to the dynamic demands of HFT operations.
Other Skills
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, ElasticSearch, or ClickHouse.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible and CI/CD systems.
  • Basic experience with AWS cloud services.
  • Knowledge of distributed databases (e.g., ClickHouse).
  • Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Bonus Attributes
  • Experience in high-frequency trading or other latency-sensitive distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with incident management frameworks and best practices.
What we offer
  • The opportunity to work in a thriving, multicultural, fun environment in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
  • Corporate workations: we regularly go on corporate trips to unique locations worldwide to work, explore the local culture, and get to know each other better.
  • Opportunities to learn cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
  • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
  • The chance to work with talented professionals in the HFT and crypto trading space.
  • An attractive relocation package if needed – tickets, employment visa, Emirates ID
 
 

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The Company
Dubai
12 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Since 2017, Sparkland has been allowing exceptional people to reshape the landscape of high-frequency trading. As a proprietary trading firm, we are free from the risks tied to managing clients' investments, remaining accountable solely to our highest standards. We use our own capital, relying on advanced mathematical models and complex trading strategies, which we build, test, and continuously refine. Our unique approach helped us maintain profitability from the first month of creation for 7 straight years. Currently, we trade up to 6% of the trading volume on major exchanges. Recognizing our strengths, we collaborate with top-tier talent, fostering an exquisite team of professionals from EU, Middle East and Asia. At Sparkland, we put our teammates first, offering them extraordinary opportunities, financial growth, and regular 'workations.' With a flat organizational structure and an open culture, we are committed to creating state-of-the-art technology alongside the finest experts in the world. Join us in shaping the future

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