Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Technologies and revolutionize equity options trading platforms. We're seeking a passionate Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading systems that process millions of transactions daily. Work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts global financial markets. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and immediate start for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize low-latency equity options trading algorithms and risk management systems
- Collaborate with quants and traders to implement complex pricing models and volatility calculations
- Design scalable microservices architecture using Java/Python and cloud-native technologies
- Ensure regulatory compliance and audit trail implementation for FINRA/SRO requirements
- Optimize database performance for high-frequency options market data processing
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for production systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or quantitative field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading or financial software development
- Expert proficiency in Java, Python, and distributed systems (Kafka, Kubernetes)
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Strong background in low-latency systems and real-time data processing
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA, MiFID II)
- Proven track record of optimizing trading systems for performance and reliability