Software Engineer, Automated Trading

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance automated trading and infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate closely with traders and infrastructure teams to deliver solutions supporting trading strategies.
• Develop robust, scalable software components to manage real-time market data pipelines, automated order execution, and risk management processes.
• Ensure system reliability through automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Monitor and improve system performance, latency, and throughput in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in production systems swiftly and accurately.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of software systems and processes.
• Participate in regular code reviews and adhere to established coding standards.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Requirements

• BS/BE in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of hands-on software development experience in C#, C++, or Python.
• Proven experience building or contributing to trading systems with an understanding of orderbook structure, order management, and trade execution.
• Strong understanding of database design and system architecture for low-latency systems.
• Ability to lead discussions, make sound architectural decisions, and deliver results.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Resilient, self-driven, and aligned with company values.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary ($80,000 - $120,000) plus performance-based bonuses.
• 0% tax environment in Dubai, UAE.
• Opportunity to join the employee share scheme.
• Comprehensive private health insurance (IPD, OPD & Dental).
• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance provided.
• 30 calendar days of annual leave.

About the Company

Cobblestone Energy is an energy trading company specialising in the European Gas, Power and Emissions markets. Established in 2018, we combine deep analytics, advanced data science and agile technology to drive profitable trading decisions. Our flat organisational structure empowers every team member with autonomy and ownership.