Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time & Permanent

Location: Dubai, UAE (Initial), Phuket, Thailand (From November 2026) Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance provided for both locations if needed.

Monthly Base Salary range of TBH 158,000 – TBH 238,000 per month (DOE) + performance-based bonus + opportunity to join our employee share scheme

About Cobblestone Energy

Cobblestone Energy is an energy trading company specialising in the European Gas, Power and Emissions markets. Established in 2018, we combine deep analytics, advanced data science and agile technology to drive profitable trading decisions. Our flat organisational structure empowers every team member with autonomy and ownership. Our diverse global team of extraordinary talent is united by a relentless pursuit of excellence.

The Phuket Roadmap

This role offers a unique global career path. To ensure seamless integration into our culture and trading strategies, the successful candidate will begin their journey at our Dubai headquarters. In November 2026, the role will transition permanently to our upcoming hub in Phuket, Thailand, offering a blend of high-impact work and an exceptional lifestyle.

Cobblestone Values

Excellence in Hiring & Teamwork
Lifelong Learning Through Continuous Reflection
Independent Thinking Through a Meritocracy of Ideas
Winning

Job Description

We are looking for an Exceptional Software Engineer to join our technology team, focused on building and optimizing high-performance trading and infrastructure systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and infrastructure specialists to develop robust, scalable, and innovative solutions that directly impact our firm's trading operations.

What we offer in this role

Competitive remuneration with rapid progression for strong performers.
Leadership opportunities on impactful technical intiatives.
15% target bonus with additional upside potential.
Participation in the employee share scheme.
Internation relocation support.
Exposure to the commercial side of the business.
A highly collaborative and open working culture.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize high-performance trading and infrastructure systems.
Collaborate closely with traders, quant analysts, and infrastructure teams to deliver solutions supporting quantitative trading strategies.
Develop robust, scalable software components to manage market data feeds, order execution, and risk management processes.
Ensure system reliability through automated testing, code reviews, and continuous integration and deployment practices.
Monitor and improve system performance, latency, and throughput in a fast-paced trading environment.
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in production systems swiftly and accurately.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of software systems and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and system support.
Participate in regular code reviews and adhere to established coding standards and best practices.
Contribute to continuous innovation through researching new technologies and tools to enhance the trading platform.
Mentor and support 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