SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Job Description

Cobblestone Energy is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their technology team in Dubai, UAE. The candidate will focus on building and optimizing high-performance trading systems, collaborating 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.Role involves:

• Designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance trading systems and real-time applications.
• Collaborating with traders, quant analysts, and infrastructure teams to deliver solutions supporting quantitative trading strategies.
• Developing robust, scalable software components to manage market data feeds, order execution, and risk management processes.
• Ensuring system reliability through automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Monitoring and improving system performance, latency, and throughput in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Investigating and resolving complex technical issues in production systems swiftly and accurately.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of software systems and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and system support.
• Participating in regular code reviews and adhering to established coding standards and best practices.
• Contributing to continuous innovation through researching new technologies and tools to enhance the trading platform.
• Mentoring and supporting 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

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.