Python Developer

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><h3>The role</h3> <p>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).&nbsp;</p> <h3>Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain Python-based infrastructure and data processing services.</li> <li>Collaborate with C++ developers to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.</li> </ul> <h3>Required Skills &amp; <strong>Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Strong proficiency in Python with experience in developing infrastructure and data processing services.</li> <li>Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-structured code.</li> <li>Exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.</li> <li>Strong prioritisation skills.</li> <li>Knowledge of financial markets and trading principles.</li> <li>Familiarity with Apache Kafka.</li> <li>Experience with SQL databases, especially PostgreSQL.</li> <li>Solid understanding of Linux systems, including docker and containerisation.</li> <li>Experience with Django, Python Asyncio, Redis.</li> <li>Experience with setting up CI pipelines for Python projects.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Other Technologies we Use</strong></h3> <p>Experience with any of the following technologies is considered a significant bonus:</p> <ul> <li>FastAPI</li> <li>Pydantic</li> <li>Clickhouse</li> <li>Docker</li> <li>Grafana</li> <li>Prometheus</li> <li>Ansible</li> <li>Kubernetes</li> <li>Terraform</li> <li>Grafana</li> <li>Gitlab</li> </ul> <h3>What we offer</h3> <ul> <li>Flexible working hours and a healthy work-life balance.</li> <li>Remote-first team.</li> <li>The opportunity to work in a thriving, multicultural, fun environment in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul>