Python Developer

Published: 2025-11-14
Sparkland

At Sparkland, our mission is to create fairer, more efficient financial markets for everybody. Our proprietary algorithms trade 24/7 on most major exchanges and increase market liquidity, making markets more efficient. Sparkland is a lean team of highly-driven and talented people with the experience of developing and improving high-frequency trading algorithms for more than 10 years. We have become one ...

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Job details

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (city)
On-site
Full-time

Categories

Terraform
Docker
C
Kubernetes
Redis
SQL
Python
Developer
Django
Apache
Kafka
FastAPI
GitLab
Linux
Grafana
Prometheus
Ansible

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 Senior Python Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining infrastructure and data processing services that complement our C++ trading core. This is a Dubai-based role (we're happy to cover the relocation). 

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain Python-based infrastructure and data processing services.
  • Collaborate with C++ developers to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong proficiency in Python with experience in developing infrastructure and data processing services.
  • Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-structured code.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong prioritisation skills.
  • Knowledge of financial markets and trading principles.
  • Familiarity with Apache Kafka.
  • Experience with SQL databases, especially PostgreSQL.
  • Solid understanding of Linux systems, including docker and containerisation.
  • Experience with Django, Python Asyncio, Redis.
  • Experience with setting up CI pipelines for Python projects.
Other Technologies we Use

Experience with any of the following technologies is considered a significant bonus:

  • FastAPI
  • Pydantic
  • Clickhouse
  • Docker
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
  • Ansible
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Grafana
  • Gitlab
What we offer
  • Flexible working hours and a healthy work-life balance.
  • Remote-first team.
  • 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 all over the world to work, explore the local culture, and get to know each other better.
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