Job Description
Join our dynamic FinTech team as an Entry Level Software Engineer specializing in equity options trading platforms. This role offers unparalleled exposure to high-frequency trading systems, financial modeling, and real-time data processing. You'll collaborate with senior engineers to build scalable solutions that power institutional trading desks across North America.
We provide comprehensive training in financial markets, options pricing models, and low-latency architecture. Our Jacksonville hub offers competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for rapid career advancement in the exploding FinTech sector.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain microservices for options pricing algorithms using Java/Python
- Implement real-time market data processing pipelines with Kafka and Redis
- Build RESTful APIs for trading platform integrations
- Write unit tests and performance benchmarks for trading algorithms
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model volatility surfaces
- Monitor system performance using Grafana and ELK stack
- Participate in agile ceremonies and code reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++
- Understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Basic knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments
- Interest in financial markets and derivatives
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines