Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team as an Entry-Level Software Engineer specializing in equity options trading platforms. You'll build scalable solutions for quantitative analysis, risk modeling, and automated trading systems while collaborating with top-tier financial engineers. This hybrid role offers mentorship from industry veterans and exposure to cutting-edge derivatives technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Java-based microservices for options pricing algorithms
- Implement real-time market data ingestion systems using Kafka and FIX protocols
- Create automated testing frameworks for trading strategies
- Optimize low-latency execution engines for high-frequency options trading
- Design REST APIs for portfolio risk analytics dashboards
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production code
- Document systems architecture and compliance requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in Java, Python, and SQL with Linux environments
- Understanding of financial derivatives markets (options/futures)
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
- Strong problem-solving skills with algorithmic challenges
- Basic knowledge of statistical modeling and time-series analysis
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced financial technology environments