Job Description
Join our dynamic FinTech team at FinTech Solutions Inc. as an Entry Level Equity Options Software Engineer. We're revolutionizing financial technology through cutting-edge software solutions for equity derivatives trading. This role offers unparalleled exposure to high-frequency trading systems, risk management platforms, and algorithmic execution engines. You'll collaborate with industry veterans to build scalable systems that process millions of transactions daily while learning advanced financial modeling techniques.
Our Jacksonville hub combines startup innovation with corporate stability, offering mentorship from senior engineers and direct impact on multi-million dollar trading platforms. Perfect for recent graduates passionate about bridging finance and technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain low-latency software for equity options pricing and risk analysis
- Implement algorithmic trading strategies with real-time market data processing
- Build and optimize REST APIs connecting trading systems with broker networks
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model complex financial instruments
- Contribute to microservices architecture using C++, Python, and cloud technologies
- Participate in 24/7 trading system rotations for production support
- Automate trading workflows and compliance monitoring systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python with understanding of multithreading
- Familiarity with Linux environments and performance optimization techniques
- Basic knowledge of financial markets and equity derivatives concepts
- Experience with SQL databases and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
- Strong problem-solving skills with algorithmic thinking
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced financial environments