Job Description

Hi, we're Sparta Commodities!
Sparta is the next generation platform of financial data, information and insight for trading. Our mission is to digitise the commodity trading market and become the leading platform for traders and analysts in all commodities verticals. Built for traders by traders, our technology pulls together real time market data and adds insight and advanced analysis to enable traders to make better decisions, faster and with more conviction.
Following impressive market traction and financial backing from Venture Investors, we're on a path to scale globally. It is a great time to join us, and we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and delivery-focused Full Stack AI Engineer to play a key role in shaping and implementing AI-driven solutions for our customers. We are a remote-first company with a modern, AWS based, tech stack.
You will collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment. You will take full ownership of the product lifecycle--driving projects from ideation and design to implementation and production deployment.
What you'll be doing:

• Be a product-driven innovator: work closely with cross-functional teams (engineers, product managers, domain experts, customer-facing teams) to define AI-powered products that truly delight customers.
• Be an end-to-end engineer: design, build, test, and deploy high-quality solutions, ensuring seamless integration from backend to frontend in production environments.
• Be a scientist: experiment with Generative AI solutions, evaluate the outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and iterate to continuously improve the results.

About you:
Must have:

• Experience building commercial solutions with LLMs and a deep understanding of Gen AI technology.
• Extensive experience with Python and React.
• Strong academic background. Preferred fields include but are not limited to Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering.
• Strong foundation in Machine Learning basics (training, evaluation, statistics).
• Practical experience in modern software engineering techniques and best practices.

Nice to have:

• Commercial experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience with cloud monitoring tools like Datadog.

Bonus Points:

• Proven track record of working with SaaS products or solutions.
• Experience in integrating with or contributing to design system patterns.
• Experience in the trading/fintech industry.
• Prior work on real-time systems such as WebSockets, stock tickers, or videogames.

We're looking for:

• A customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering value through technology.
• The ability to work independently, take your own initiative, and thrive in an environment of ambiguity.
• Confident and effective in your communication; able to engage across the business and collaborate effectively in a remote-first company with a diverse international workforce.
• Proactive, with a proven ability to work with a high level of independence and urgency.
• High level of integrity, ethical standards, and alignment with Sparta's values.

What's the culture like at Sparta?
At Sparta, our culture is not just a set of values written on a wall--it's a way of life. We embrace a dynamic environment where initiative is celebrated, challenges are met head-on, and innovation thrives.
You'll collaborate with like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission and deeply committed to crafting outstanding products and achieving success for our customers.
We operate flexibly, understanding that a thriving, profitable company isn't just about being in the same location all the time. We build our relationships through effective remote work methods and carefully planned in-person meet-ups.
Our values:

• Just own it: At Sparta, accountability is not just a buzzword- it's a way of life. We believe in taking ownership of our work, challenges, and successes. When you join us, you're not just an employee- you're a stakeholder, driving our collective success through a mindset of ownership.

• Don't get too comfortable: Innovation thrives in discomfort. Embrace change, seek new challenges, push your boundaries. Growth and success lie beyond the comfort zone.

• Ask for forgiveness, not permission: we value initiative and boldness. Take calculated risks, be proactive, don't be afraid to make decisions. Learning from mistakes is as important as celebrating achievements.

• Put the customer at the heart of every action: customer satisfaction isn't just a goal- it's our guiding principle. We go the extra mile to understand and meet customer needs.

• Stay hungry, yet humble: ambition fuels progress, and humility keeps us grounded. Stay hungry for knowledge, achievements, and growth, but never lose sight of the importance of empathy and gratitude.

• Collaborate and challenge: great ideas emerge when diverse groups of minds come together. Collaboration is more than just teamwork- it's the fusion of different perspectives, challenging norms and collectively achieving greatness.

What we offer:

• Remote-first working model
• Attractive company stock option plan
• Dynamic, international work environment with a strong focus on innovation
• A real performance-led business with support for you to achieve your career goals
• Private medical insurance

Sparta Commodities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity within its workforce. We are determined that suitably qualified persons will never receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
For traders who want to anticipate future pricing trends and seize opportunities, Sparta provides real-time, actionable market intelligence. Sparta is built by traders for traders and sets itself apart from data analytics providers by giving you forward-looking, actionable insights.