Job Description
Join our dynamic FinTech team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Software Engineer and launch your career in financial technology. We're seeking passionate, self-starting graduates to develop cutting-edge software solutions for equity derivatives trading platforms. This role offers unparalleled mentorship from industry veterans and hands-on experience with high-frequency trading systems. Our Denver office features collaborative workspaces, competitive benefits, and opportunities for rapid career growth. If you're ready to transform your theoretical knowledge into real-world applications in the fast-paced options market, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain core software components for equity options pricing and risk management systems
- Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to implement algorithmic trading strategies
- Write clean, efficient code in C++ and Python for low-latency trading applications
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment of mission-critical financial systems
- Debug and optimize trading platform performance in real-time market conditions
- Document technical specifications and contribute to engineering best practices
- Learn and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements in financial derivatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Fundamental knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
- Basic understanding of equity derivatives (calls, puts, spreads) and market mechanics
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (C++, Java, or Python)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn complex financial concepts
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and Linux/Unix environments
- 0-2 years of professional software development experience (internships accepted)