Sparkland
Financial Services
SeniorPythonDeveloper
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“Senior Python Developer at Sparkland. Skills: Python Development, Infrastructure Services, Data Processing. Develop Python-based infrastructure. Maintain Python-based infrastructure”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Relocation assistance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficiency in Python, Experience developing infrastructure, Experience developing data processing services, Ability to write clean code, Ability to write efficient code, Ability to write well-structured code, Exceptional problem-solving skills, Meticulous attention to detail, Prioritisation skills, Knowledge of financial markets, Knowledge of trading principles, Solid understanding of Linux systems, Experience with Docker, Experience with containerisation, Experience with Django, Experience with Python Asyncio, Experience with Redis, Experience setting up CI pipelines
Nice to Have
FastAPI experience, Pydantic experience, Clickhouse experience, Grafana experience, Prometheus experience, Ansible experience, Kubernetes experience, Terraform experience, Gitlab experience
What You'll Do.
Develop Python-based infrastructure
Maintain Python-based infrastructure
Develop data processing services
Maintain data processing services
Collaborate with C++ developers
Ensure seamless integration
Ensure optimal performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
C++ developers
Full Job Description
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 l
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