Job Description
Join our dynamic FinTech team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Software Engineer and build cutting-edge trading systems that power global financial markets. We're seeking passionate innovators to develop high-performance software for equity derivatives platforms, collaborating with quantitative analysts and traders to solve complex market challenges. At FinTech Innovations, you'll gain hands-on experience in low-latency trading systems while working on mission-critical infrastructure that handles billions in daily transactions. Our Baltimore headquarters offers a collaborative culture with mentorship from industry veterans and opportunities to grow into specialized roles in financial engineering.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain C++/Java applications for equity options pricing and risk management systems
- Implement real-time data processing pipelines for market data feeds and order execution
- Collaborate with traders to refine algorithmic trading strategies and performance optimization
- Write unit tests and integration tests ensuring 99.99% system reliability
- Debug and resolve performance bottlenecks in high-throughput trading environments
- Document technical specifications and contribute to code reviews
- Adhere to SEC/FINRA compliance standards for financial software development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (2023-2024 graduates encouraged)
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and multithreading concepts
- Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python with Linux development experience
- Familiarity with SQL databases and RESTful API design principles
- Basic understanding of financial markets derivatives (equity options, futures)
- Experience with Git version control and CI/CD pipelines
- Problem-solving skills demonstrated through competitive programming or personal projects