Junior MQL5 Developer, MetaTrader 5

Emerald Zebra Talent Solutions

. Assist in building, maintaining and testing Expert Advisors for MetaTrader 5 under the guidance of the lead developer .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLimassol • CyprusJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing Expert Advisors for MetaTrader 5 using MQL5, with a strong understanding of order management, risk management concepts, and integration with external APIs. Proficient in writing maintainable code and utilizing version control systems like Git.

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Expert Advisor Development for MetaTrader 5MQL5 ProgrammingRisk Management ConceptsGit Version ControlC++ Development Experience

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Hard Skills

MQL5 ProgrammingC++ DevelopmentPython ScriptingDatabase Management (MariaDB, MySQL)Order Management LogicPosition SizingStop Loss and Take ProfitCode DocumentationObject Oriented ProgrammingAPI Integration

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MetaTrader 5GitRabbitMQ

Industry Keywords

Forex TradingCFD TradingRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MariaDBMySQLPythonRabbitMQC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in building, maintaining and testing Expert Advisors for MetaTrader 5 under the guidance of the lead developer
Work with MT5 order, deal and position management logic as directed
Apply position sizing, Stop Loss and Take Profit, and margin rules to specifications
Write maintainable, modular and well documented MQL5 code and take part in code reviews
Use Git (or equivalent) to manage code changes and collaborate on the codebase
Run tests, log results and maintain clear documentation for EAs and parameters
Report to the Senior MT5/MQL5 Developer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience or knowledge of developing Expert Advisors for MetaTrader 5
Fair knowledge of the MQL5 language and its structure
Some knowledge of object oriented programming and C/C++ style languages
Understanding of MT5 order, deal and position management
Understanding of risk management concepts: position sizing, Stop Loss and Take Profit, and margin
Ability to write maintainable, modular and well documented code
Experience with Git or another source control system
C++ development experience is a strong advantage
Python scripting experience
MariaDB, MySQL or any other relational database experience
Forex and CFD trading knowledge
Experience integrating MT5 with external APIs or databases
Familiarity with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands on mentorship from an experienced MT5/MQL5 developer in a live production environment
Exposure to a live automated trading platform operating 24/5 during market hours
A structured progression toward a full Senior MT5/MQL5 Developer role
Hybrid working from the Limassol office