Sparkland

👥 11-50Financial ServicesRisk ManagementTrading Platform💼 Private Company
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Sparkland is a Dubai-based FinTech company specializing in the development and deployment of high-frequency trading (HFT) algorithms. We provide liquidity solutions to exchanges and create powerful market scanning tools for traders, enabling them to identify stocks meeting specific trading conditions. Our work directly impacts market efficiency and the trading outcomes of our clients. We leverage a cutting-edge technology stack that includes Amazon Web Services (AWS), ClickHouse, S3, Python (with pandas and numpy), Metabase, the ELK stack, and Grafana. Our engineering team operates in a fully remote, collaborative environment, valuing open-mindedness and continuous learning. We regularly hold corporate workations in unique locations globally to foster a strong team culture. Sparkland is an active, fast-growing company with a significant presence in the Middle East's financial technology sector, as evidenced by our substantial funding and recognition as a top company in multiple GCC rankings. Our engineering culture emphasizes innovation and efficiency. We utilize agile methodologies and prioritize the development of robust, scalable, and low-latency systems. We’re looking for talented individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and contributing to a dynamic, high-impact environment. Our commitment to a remote-first approach allows us to attract top talent globally and offers our employees the flexibility and work-life balance they deserve. We offer a competitive compensation package, along with performance-based incentives and an attractive relocation package (including visa and Emirates ID assistance) for eligible candidates. If you are a highly motivated professional seeking challenging work with cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative global team, we encourage you to explore our career opportunities. Sparkland’s growth trajectory is firmly upward. Our continuous investment in R&D and expansion in the HFT space speaks to our success and commitment to excellence. We are proud to be recognized as a top company in the Middle East's burgeoning Fintech landscape.

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📍 Dubai

🔍 Algorithmic trading, cryptocurrency

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in C++ software development with a total of at least 10 years in software development.
  • Experience working with high-load and low-latency applications.
  • Expertise in optimizing low latency applications and crunching micros/nanos.
  • Good understanding of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Good knowledge of network protocols; exposure to Websockets, FIX, and Kafka is a plus.
  • Experience in financial markets and/or high-frequency systems; experience in developing trading strategies is a plus.
  • Good analytical and debugging skills.
  • Ability to debug critical issues.
  • Independently lead assigned technical initiatives, from requirements gathering to deployments.
  • Develop and maintain market data components and exchange connectivity to cryptocurrency exchanges.
  • Develop and maintain trading algorithms and add new features to the trading system.
  • Optimize existing trading systems for micros/nanos.
  • Collaborate with different teams to maintain and improve trading systems.

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🧭 Full-Time

🔍 High-frequency trading

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 8-10 years of IT or software engineering experience.
  • Experience in high-frequency trading or other latency-sensitive distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of Python scripting for automation and tooling.
  • Proficiency with Linux systems, including shell scripting and networking tools.
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, ElasticSearch, or ClickHouse.
  • Experience with AWS cloud services.
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible and CI/CD systems.
  • Ability to lead the team in the future
  • 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 manage deployments with A/B testing 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.
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🔍 High-frequency trading and cryptocurrency

  • Minimum 3 years of software testing experience, preferably in high-load or distributed systems.
  • Proficiency in frontend and backend testing automation tools and frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of testing methodologies and deployment pipelines.
  • Familiarity with performance testing for low-latency systems is a plus.
  • Knowledge of financial markets and high-frequency trading systems is a strong advantage.
  • Strong team player with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Conduct testing across trading ecosystem, including server-side modules and frontend components.
  • Perform deployment testing for trading systems to ensure quality.
  • Execute smoke testing for new releases to check system stability.
  • Conduct regression testing for new features in trading algorithms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance system performance.
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📍 Dubai

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 High-frequency trading

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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