Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Quantum Financial Systems as an Entry-Level Equity Options Software Engineer and dive into the high-stakes world of financial technology. This hybrid role (Nashville office with remote flexibility) offers the unique opportunity to build mission-critical software that powers global equity options trading platforms. You'll collaborate with seasoned quants and senior developers to design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions that handle complex financial instruments. We provide comprehensive training on equity derivatives, market data feeds, and low-latency trading systems. Ideal for recent graduates with a passion for finance and technology, this position offers clear career progression paths into quantitative development and architecture roles.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Java/Python applications for equity options pricing and risk management systems
- Integrate with real-time market data feeds (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and FIX protocol
- Implement unit tests and performance benchmarks for trading algorithms
- Collaborate with traders to refine requirements and validate system outputs
- Document technical specifications and contribute to codebase optimization
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues
- Adhere to SEC/FINRA compliance standards in financial software development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field
- Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++ with knowledge of data structures
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and version control (Git)
- Basic understanding of equity options concepts (calls, puts, Greeks)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced financial technology environment
- 0-2 years of software development experience or relevant internship
- Knowledge of SQL databases and REST APIs is preferred