Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as an entry-level Equity Options Software Engineer and build cutting-edge financial technology in the heart of Kansas City. No experience required—just your passion for finance and coding. You'll collaborate with industry veterans to develop and maintain robust trading platforms while learning equity options pricing models, risk management systems, and high-performance trading infrastructure. Our mentorship-driven program accelerates your career trajectory in fintech with hands-on projects, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain C++/Java-based equity options pricing and risk management modules
- Integrate FIX protocol for real-time trading connectivity with global exchanges
- Implement low-latency data pipelines for market data processing
- Collaborate with quants to model Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulations
- Write unit tests and performance benchmarks for trading algorithms
- Participate in agile sprints to deliver features on bi-weekly cycles
- Document technical specifications and API interfaces
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python (no prior finance experience needed)
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and multithreading
- Basic knowledge of SQL and RESTful APIs
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Passion for learning financial markets and trading systems
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail