SOFTWARE ENGINEER PHUKET - Dubai, UAE

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Cobblestone Energy seeks an exceptional Software Engineer to design, develop and optimize high performance trading and infrastructure systems, collaborating with traders, quants and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable solutions. The role starts in Dubai and transitions to Phuket, Thailand in November 2026, with visa sponsorship and relocation assistance. Compensation ranges TBH 158,000–238,000 per month DOE, plus a 15% target bonus, a performance-based bonus, and participation in an employee share scheme, plus international relocation support and exposure to the business side. Requirements include BS/BE, 2–5 years, Java or Python, production systems, APIs, databases, architecture, and strong communication. To apply, tailor your resume to show production-grade delivery, latency and throughput improvements, CI/CD and testing discipline, quantify impact, and demonstrate alignment with Cobblestone's values of excellence, lifelong learning, meritocracy and winning, including willingness to relocate to Phuket.

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