Job Description
Join our pioneering fintech team as an Equity Options Software Engineer in New Orleans! We're revolutionizing financial technology with cutting-edge solutions for derivative trading platforms. Enjoy competitive compensation, weekly pay cycles, and equity options as part of our dynamic compensation package. Work with industry experts to build scalable systems that process millions of transactions daily while maintaining sub-millisecond latency. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation, and our downtown office offers stunning views of the Mississippi River.
What We Offer:
- Weekly pay cycles for immediate financial flexibility
- Generous equity options package for long-term growth
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision
- Professional development budget and conference attendance
- Hybrid work model with 3 remote days per week
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems for equity derivatives
- Optimize pricing algorithms for options valuation models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Develop low-latency APIs connecting to major exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ)
- Create risk management modules for portfolio hedging strategies
- Collaborate with quants to validate mathematical models
- Implement robust security protocols for financial data encryption
- Maintain 99.99% system uptime for trading platforms
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java/Python for financial systems
- Expertise in options pricing models and derivative instruments
- Experience with high-frequency trading infrastructure
- Proficiency in Linux environments and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Strong knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture
- Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) preferred
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA)