MetaTrader (MT4/MT5) Systems & Integration Developer
About This Role
MetaTrader (MT4/MT5) Systems & Integration Developer
(MetaQuotes Plugins & Manager API Specialist)
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly experienced MetaTrader specialist with deep expertise in MT4/MT5 plugin development, Manager API integrations, and trading infrastructure engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with how brokerage trading environments operate end-to-end, including bridges, liquidity connectivity, execution flows, risk systems, and latency-sensitive architectures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MetaTrader Development & Integration
- Design, develop, and maintain MT4/MT5 plugins, gateways, and custom server-side solutions.
- Build and support integrations using MetaTrader Manager API and Admin API.
- Develop real-time services for trade execution monitoring, account management, risk handling, and reporting.
Trading Infrastructure & Bridge Connectivity
- Implement and support bridge integrations (liquidity bridges, prime brokers, LPs, ECNs).
- Manage order lifecycle, execution models, and risk flows.
- Optimize execution routing, pricing feeds, and symbol configurations.
Performance, Latency & Stability
- Design low-latency, high-availability services.
- Analyze and optimize execution latency, price feed delays, and bridge performance.
- Troubleshoot live trading issues.
Trading Logic & Functional Expertise
- Work with dealing and risk teams on margin, swaps, commissions, and automation logic.
- Translate business and trading requirements into technical implementations.
Operations, Support & Governance
- Provide 2nd/3rd line support for MT4/MT5 environments.
- Produce documentation and architecture diagrams.
- Support audits and regulatory initiatives.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
Core MetaTrader Expertise
- MT4 & MT5 server architecture
- Manager API / Admin API
- Custom server plugins and gateways
Trading Systems Knowledge
- Forex/CFD brokerage environments
- Bridge systems and liquidity aggregation
- Trading terminology and mechanics
Latency & Connectivity
- Low-latency systems
- FIX connectivity concepts
- Real-time data processing
Programming & Systems
- C++, Java, C#, Python
- Multithreading and messaging systems
- Trading databases
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years in a similar trading systems role
- Proven production MetaTrader environment experience
- Strong background in live trading infrastructure
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication across technical and trading teams
- High ownership of system stability and performance
What we offer:
- Annual Ticket Home - 2,500 AED a year offered after 1 year of employment
- VISA Sponsorship
- Health Insurance
- Annual Discretionary Bonus Pool – rewarding high performance
- Monthly $100 Core Values Nominations – recognition for living our values
- Quarterly Core Values Winner – exclusive dinner with our Directors
- Yearly Core Values Champion – an all-inclusive paid work trip to one of our global offices
- Work from Other Offices – flexibility to work remotely from our worldwide locations (at employee’s expense)
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