Trading System Engineer
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and health of trading platforms (e.g., MT4/MT5), ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Install, configure, and maintain both hardware and software components of the trading infrastructure.
- Proactively monitor platform performance, manage Data Centres, and address latency or connectivity issues.
- Investigate and troubleshoot trading system incidents, working closely with internal teams and vendors for swift resolution.
- Deploy and test new platform plugins and updates in coordination with development and QA teams.
- Maintain accurate and current documentation covering system configurations, operational procedures, and support policies.
- Collaborate with IT and trading operations teams to support ongoing platform enhancements and ensure system stability.
- Extensive hands-on experience with MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, including server setup, administration, and plugin deployment.
- Strong understanding of Windows Server administration - installation, configuration, support, and maintenance.
- Experience working within VMware or other virtualization environments.
- Solid understanding of firewalls, network protocols, and security best practices related to trading infrastructure.
- Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in high-pressure trading environments.
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize issues in a fast-paced, high-availability setting.
- Willingness to support a 24/7 on-call rotation as part of the global infrastructure team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience documenting systems and contributing to the continuous improvement of internal IT procedures.
- Hybrid working model
- Generous annual leave
- Comprehensive life and wellness coverage
- Company pension scheme
- Recognition programme
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
- Growth & development