Software Engineer

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our growing technology team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software tools and systems that support our CFD trading platforms. Your role includes developing automated deployment pipelines, enhancing system monitoring through custom software solutions, supporting UAT environments, and collaborating closely with development teams to improve the performance and reliability of trading applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain internal software tools, plugins, and automation scripts to extend and improve the functionality of trading platforms.
• Write, review, and optimize code (in Python, Bash, or other languages) to automate deployment and monitoring tasks.
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate DevOps practices and build reusable software components for deployment and infrastructure management.

Infrastructure & CI/CD Pipeline Development

• Design and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to support consistent and scalable system deployments.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD) that automate testing, building, and deployment of software across multiple environments.

Testing & Production Support

• Set up, configure, and manage UAT environments to facilitate thorough testing and validation of new software releases.
• Lead production deployments and post-release monitoring of trading platforms to ensure seamless rollout and rapid incident resolution.

Monitoring & System Optimization

• Develop custom monitoring dashboards and alerts using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack to gain insights into application and infrastructure performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with teams to implement software and infrastructure improvements enhancing system stability and performance.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Document software architecture, deployment workflows, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of software development and deployment processes to align with business objectives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a closely related role involving software development and infrastructure automation, preferably in financial services or trading systems.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• Proficiency with version control systems and Git workflows.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Alibaba Cloud), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging technologies such as ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

Competitive salary, opportunities for career growth and advancement, birthday leave, and monthly team lunches

Apply today

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Ruizean Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital or family status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

Employer questions Your application will include the following questions:

• What is your notice period?
• What is your right to work in the country that you selected?
• What are your salary expectations? Please specify annual base or package.
• Were you referred by an existing employee? If so, please provide their name.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,302.87 – $149,124.07 per year

Benefits:

• Referral program

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person