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 gateway to building cutting-edge financial software that powers global markets. We offer mentorship from industry veterans, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on high-impact projects in one of the world's most vibrant tech hubs.
Our Washington DC office combines startup agility with enterprise-grade resources, enabling you to develop scalable solutions that handle complex financial instruments. You'll collaborate with traders, quants, and senior engineers to design robust systems for option pricing, risk analysis, and real-time trading execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency trading systems for equity options
- Implement algorithms for option pricing models and risk calculations
- Build responsive UI components for trading dashboards using React/TypeScript
- Integrate with market data feeds (Bloomberg, Reuters) and FIX protocols
- Write unit tests and participate in code reviews for financial-grade software
- Optimize database queries for high-frequency trading applications
- Document technical specifications and API endpoints
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or C++
- Understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Familiarity with SQL and database optimization
- Basic knowledge of financial markets and derivatives
- Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Problem-solving skills demonstrated through coding challenges
- Ability to learn complex financial concepts quickly