Senior Trade Platform Administrator
FPM Trading
Description
About the job
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Trade Platform Administrator and
help shape the future of FinTech innovation. This full-time, on-site opportunity based in
Dubai offers you the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced and forward-thinking
environment. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!
What You’ll Do:
As a Senior Trade Platform Administrator, you will be responsible for the installation,
configuration, and maintenance of our trading platforms (MT4, MT5, cTrader), ensuring
their optimal performance and availability. You will be part of the Trading Desk team
and work closely with our IT to manage platform infrastructure, troubleshoot issues,
and ensure the seamless execution of trades. Your knowledge of Windows
administration, networking, and scripting will be critical in supporting platform
operations and enhancements.
What We’re Looking For:
- Install, configure, and maintain MT4, MT5, cTrader, and servers and their
associated components to ensure high availability, performance, and stability.
- Administer financial instruments by setting up, configuring, and maintaining new
and existing products across trading platforms.
- Collaborate closely with IT, Risk, and Development teams to support system
integration, platform enhancements, and the rollout of new trading products and
features.
- Monitor the health and performance of trading platforms, performing routine
checks, backups, and system diagnostics to ensure operational continuity.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to trading platforms,
coordinating with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders as required.
- Conduct regular system audits and proactive health checks to identify and
mitigate performance bottlenecks and potential risks.
- Manage and maintain Windows-based server environments, ensuring system
security, efficiency, and compliance with internal standards.
- Develop and implement scripting solutions (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate
recurring tasks, monitoring functions, and platform maintenance routines.
- Support and optimize the underlying network infrastructure to meet platform
performance requirements, with a focus on low-latency execution and secure
connectivity.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for platform configurations,
administrative procedures, and technical troubleshooting guidelines.
- Stay up to date with platform updates, emerging technologies, and industry best
practices to ensure adherence to current technical standards and regulatory
expectations.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Education: BSc or MSc in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a
related field.
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar role within the financial
services or trading industry.
- Trading Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with MetaTrader 4/5
(MT4/MT5) and cTrader platform administration.
- Technical Integration & Architecture: Strong expertise in MT4/MT5 platform
integration, including server administration, gateway architecture, server
migrations, and bridging technologies such as OneZero / Yourbourse.
- Certification: MetaTrader 5 Administrator Certification from MetaQuotes is
considered a strong asset.
- System Administration: Experience managing Windows-based servers in
high-availability, low-latency trading environments.
- Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell
or Bash for automation and task scheduling.
- Networking: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including
troubleshooting connectivity issues and optimizing for performance.
- Data Skills: Familiarity with big data environments and experience in data
analysis using languages such as SQL and Python.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English,