Job Description
Join our elite fintech team in Jacksonville and revolutionize equity options trading technology! Quantum Financial Systems seeks a passionate Equity Options Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy high-performance trading platforms. This immediate hire opportunity offers competitive compensation, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to work with industry leaders in financial technology. Our dynamic Jacksonville office fosters innovation while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in Florida's vibrant financial hub.
Why Join Us?
- Lead mission-critical projects in a rapidly growing fintech sector
- Collaborate with PhD-level quants and senior engineers
- Competitive benefits package with equity incentives
- Modern downtown Jacksonville office with flexible hybrid options
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency C++/Java systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Implement FIX protocol integrations with global exchanges and OTC desks
- Optimize trading algorithms for millisecond execution in high-frequency markets
- Design robust APIs for options analytics and risk calculation engines
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model complex derivatives strategies
- Ensure regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA) in trading system architecture
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (MS preferred)
- 3+ years experience in high-performance trading systems or fintech
- Expert proficiency in C++/Java with multithreading and network programming
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives, Black-Scholes models, and Greeks
- Experience with FIX protocol, exchange connectivity, and market data feeds
- Strong Linux systems programming and performance optimization skills
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for options trading
- Track record of shipping production systems in fast-paced environments