**Job Title: Tech Lead**
**About Cobblestone Energy:**
Cobblestone Energy is an energy trading company specializing in the European Gas and Power markets. Established in 2017, we are at the forefront of global commodity trading through deep analytics and technological innovation. Our culture values excellence, innovation, and talent from diverse backgrounds. We operate with a flat organizational structure that promotes autonomy and ownership among team members.
**Job Description:**
As a Tech Lead at Cobblestone Energy, you will play a pivotal role in developing our advanced European power and gas trading platform. Leading a team focused on large-scale data processing, automation, and analytics, you will drive innovation in an agile and collaborative environment. We seek individuals with strong programming skills, a passion for cutting-edge technologies, and exceptional leadership abilities to spearhead tech projects and foster team development.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the growth of our presence in the European Power and Gas Markets. Operating from Dubai, UAE, you will be instrumental in shaping our commercial trading operations while expanding into new markets. If you are dedicated to long-term success, possess excellent technical skills, and thrive on challenges, we invite you to join us.
**What we offer:**
- Full-time position within our dynamic Tech team
- Collaborative environment with talented colleagues
- Competitive compensation tied to performance
- Exciting career prospects with autonomy in decision-making
- Investment in professional development for ongoing success
- Equity participation for impactful contributors aligning interests long-term
**Responsibilities:**
- Lead all project stages from requirements gathering to product delivery
- Plan project timelines, resources allocation, milestones effectively
- Identify and resolve project bottlenecks autonomously
- Contribute significantly to app design & architecture ensuring scalability
- Shape best practices/processes for continuous improvement
- Implement technical solutions robustly while mentoring junior team members
**Requirements:**
- BS degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering (Masters preferred)
- 7+ years of Python experience (Java proficiency is advantageous)
- 2+ years as a Tech Lead
- Proficiency in REST API development (3+ years)
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (3+ years)
- Familiarity with non-relational databases like Timeseries Db (2+ years)
- Strong coding skills with expertise in architecture & algorithms
- Experience with Relational Databases such as PostgreSQL
**Desirable Skills/Experience:**
- Algo trading or Automated trading background is beneficial
- Handling real-time data of large volume
- Proficiency in DevOps practices like CI/CD & Docker containers
- Managing multiple projects concurrently
If you meet these qualifications and are excited about driving technological innovation within the energy trading sector, we encourage you to apply for this Tech Lead position at Cobblestone Energy.
*Industry:* Oil & Gas/Petroleum
*Department/Functional Area:* IT Software
Seniority Level: Managerial-Level
Job Functions: Software Development
Industries : Information Technology
