Job Description
We're seeking a world-class Equity Options Software Engineer to revolutionize derivative trading platforms. Join our Baltimore-based team where innovation meets finance, and build low-latency systems that power Wall Street. This contract role offers weekly pay and the chance to work alongside industry pioneers.
As a key player in our fintech division, you'll architect high-performance solutions for options pricing, risk management, and automated trading. Collaborate with quants and traders to transform complex financial models into scalable code. If you thrive in fast-paced environments where every microsecond matters, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time equity options trading systems
- Develop pricing models and risk analytics for complex derivatives
- Optimize C++/Python code for sub-microsecond execution
- Integrate with market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Build automated options hedging algorithms
- Ensure regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA standards)
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews
Qualifications
- 5+ years in high-frequency trading software development
- Expertise in options pricing (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Mastery of C++, Python, and low-latency architectures
- Experience with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives markets
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance
- Proficiency in Linux kernel tuning and network optimization