Head of Trading Systems / CTO / Trading Operations Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Install, configure, manage and optimise MT5 servers (live, demo, access, backup).
Manage MT5 Manager / Administrator terminals: create user groups, accounts, permissions; define symbols, spreads, commissions, swaps, trading sessions.
Configure and maintain liquidity bridge using OneZero: set up LP connectivity, symbol mappings, routing rules, mark-ups, execution rules.
Monitor and ensure the stability of trading infrastructure: price feeds, trading servers, low latency, high availability, fail-over.
Troubleshoot issues: trade rejections, latency, slippage, bridge issues, FIX connectivity problems.
Ensure integration between trading platform, back-office, risk management, CRM and liquidity providers.
Generate reports for trading volume, execution quality, latency, rejects, price feed accuracy, exposure.
Work with IT/DevOps on server/infrastructure changes (Windows/Linux, networking, cloud or on-premises).
Support trading operations and risk teams to ensure correct execution workflow and system configuration.
Maintain documentation (SOPs, system diagrams, run-books) for platform operations and incident management.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum ~3 years (or more) of experience administering MT5 trading platforms in a brokerage/trading firm environment.
Hands-on experience with OneZero bridge (or similarly PrimeXM, FXCubic, Centroid) -- configuring LPs, routing, symbol mapping, mark-ups. For example, many job posts list this requirement. agileconsultants.ae+4Startup Jobs+4Careers Page+4
Solid understanding of FX/CFD trading, liquidity aggregation and trade routing.
Technical knowledge of FIX protocol, price feeds, trading system architecture.
Experience with server OS (Windows Server preferred, maybe Linux), network protocols, monitoring tools, scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is a plus.
Strong analytical skills, ability to troubleshoot high-pressure trading environments (24/5).
Excellent communication skills, team-player mindset.
Desirable:
Experience with other bridge/aggregation engines (PrimeXM XCore, Centroid).
Experience in UAE or GCC region (familiarity with local regulations, market conditions).
Knowledge of risk management / margin / exposure settings on MT5.
Cloud hosting experience (AWS/Azure) and monitoring/stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, Zabbix).
Working Hours & Expectations:
Will operate in a high-availability trading environment; may require on-call support or shift covering market opening times across time zones.
Regular maintenance windows and change-control responsibilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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