Low-Latency MT4/MT5 Trading Systems Engineer

JF Talent Consulting Group (Global); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave: 14 days in the first year

Compassionate Leave: 3 days

Medical Leave: 14 days per year

Monthly Spot Incentive

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced MT4/5 Trading System Specialist to join their dynamic trading desk team. The role involves the administration, maintenance, and optimization of trading platforms, with a focus on MetaTrader 4/5, server management, and network infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills in server and network management, as well as experience in financial markets. The position offers significant responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with oneZero bridge and LP connectivity (preferred).
• Strong technical background in server, network, and cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor MT4/MT5 servers for optimal performance.
• Apply updates, patches, and configuration changes regularly.
• Draft and maintain platform operation manuals and SOPs.

Skills

MT4/MT5 Platform Management

Advanced Windows Server administration

PowerShell scripting

Network troubleshooting

Strong communication skills

Tools

AWS

Aliyun

Zabbix

PRTG

Nagios

Job description

MT4/5 Trading System Specialist | Monday - Friday | 9AM - 6PM

Job Openings MT4/5 Trading System Specialist | Monday - Friday | 9AM - 6PM

About the job MT4/5 Trading System Specialist | Monday - Friday | 9AM - 6PM

Our client is a regulated entity with ASIC (AU) and VFSC (Vanuatu) licenses. The headquarter in Australia since 2011 with international offices and 200 professional team across the regions. They offer a variety of CFDs across different asset classes (FX, Crypto, Indices, and Commodities) to help clients diversify their portfolios and seize opportunities in global markets.

Benefits (After completion of probationary)

• Annual Leave: 1st year 14 days (after 2nd years until 7 years will be increase 1 days, which mean maximum until 20 days)
• Compassionate Leave: 3 days and able to apply for immediate family ONLY
• Medical Leave: 14 days per year
• Spot Incentive: Total is MYR 125.00 / month, which is able to claim for Medical claim, chiropractic, and dental

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trading System Specialist to join our client dynamic trading desk team. This is a critical role responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimisation of our trading platforms, with a primary focus on MetaTrader 4/5, oneZero bridge management, and related infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

MT4/MT5 Platform Management

• Maintain and monitor MT4/MT5 servers (main, access, and backup).
• Manage AWS and Aliyun cloud access servers for optimal performance and low latency.
• Apply updates, patches, and configuration changes to ensure system health.
• Configure and manage symbols, groups, and plugins (PAMM, MAM, Copy Trading).
• Troubleshoot and resolve server, network, and platform issues promptly.
• Oversee platform security including firewalls, SSL/TLS certificates, and DDoS protection.
• Coordinate with hosting providers, liquidity providers (LPs), and internal teams for seamless operation.

Server & Networking Administration

• Advanced Windows Server administration (roles, group policies, permissions).
• PowerShell scripting for automation and monitoring.
• Use and maintain system monitoring tools (Zabbix, PRTG, Nagios).
• Network troubleshooting: TCP/IP, DNS, VPN configuration, routing.
• Firewall management (Windows Firewall, Fortinet, Cisco, or similar).
• Optimise low-latency network performance for trading infrastructure.
• Manage AWS (EC2, VPC, Security Groups, CloudWatch) and Aliyun (ECS, SLB, security settings).
• Implement cross-region redundancy, failover, and backup strategies.

Security Management

• SSL/TLS certificate deployment and management.
• Intrusion detection, malware prevention, and system hardening.
• DDoS protection planning and response.
• Configure, maintain, and update oneZero bridge settings.
• Establish and manage connections with LPs, including mappings, execution routing, and reporting.

Documentation & Training

• Draft and maintain platform operation manuals and SOPs.
• Train and provide technical support to junior dealers and operations staff.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as required to support evolving business needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hands-on experience with oneZero bridge and LP connectivity (preferred).
• Strong technical background in server, network, and cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding of financial markets and CFD/FX trading workflows.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under fast-paced conditions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to train and guide junior staff.
• Commitment to operational excellence, reliability, and system uptime.