Job Description
Join our dynamic team at FinTech Solutions Inc. as an Entry-Level Software Engineer specializing in equity options trading platforms. This is your chance to build mission-critical systems that power financial markets while growing your career in one of Jacksonville's fastest-growing tech sectors. We offer mentorship from industry veterans and exposure to cutting-edge fintech technologies.
Our Jacksonville office fosters innovation in a collaborative environment where your ideas can transform how traders interact with complex derivatives. You'll work alongside quantitative analysts and senior developers to create scalable solutions handling high-frequency trading algorithms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Java/Python applications for equity options pricing and risk management systems
- Implement RESTful APIs connecting trading platforms with market data feeds
- Collaborate with quants to translate financial models into production-ready code
- Write unit tests and integration tests ensuring system reliability in high-stakes environments
- Participate in Agile sprints to deliver features on tight financial deadlines
- Optimize database queries for real-time options analytics processing
- Document technical specifications for compliance and audit purposes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field
- 0-2 years of professional software development experience
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (Java/Python preferred)
- Familiarity with SQL databases and version control (Git)
- Basic knowledge of financial markets and derivatives concepts
- Problem-solving skills for algorithm development and debugging
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced financial technology environments
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration