SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Job Description

Cobblestone Energy is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their technology team in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will focus on building and optimizing high-performance trading systems, collaborating closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and infrastructure specialists to develop robust, scalable, and innovative solutions that directly impact the firm's trading operations.Cobblestone Energy values lifelong learning, independent thinking, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. They offer a flat organizational structure that encourages innovation and grants team members autonomy and ownership of their work.Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance trading systems and real-time applications.
• Collaborate with traders, quant analysts, and infrastructure teams to deliver solutions supporting quantitative trading strategies.
• Develop robust, scalable software components to manage market data feeds, 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.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in production systems.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of software systems and processes.
• Participate in regular code reviews and adhere to coding standards.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through researching new technologies.
• 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, preferably in Java or Python.
• Proven experience delivering and maintaining production-level systems.
• Strong understanding of APIs, database design, and system architecture.
• Excellent programming fundamentals.
• Ability to lead discussions, make sound architectural decisions, and deliver results.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Resilient, self-driven and aligned with Cobblestone's values.

What Cobblestone Energy Offers:

• Competitive remuneration with rapid progression for strong performers.
• Leadership opportunities on impactful technical initiatives.
• 15% target bonus with additional upside potential.
• Participation in the employee share scheme.
• International relocation support.
• Exposure to the commercial side of the business.
• A highly collaborative and open working culture.