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 working in shifts (16-hour coverage, 7 days a week) and 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 Bring
Required 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
