Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team and build the future of equity options trading! We're seeking passionate entry-level Software Engineers to develop cutting-edge trading platforms. No prior experience required – just bring your coding enthusiasm and collaborative spirit. Enjoy hybrid work (3 days/week in Kansas City office), mentorship from industry experts, and opportunities to grow into high-impact finance tech roles.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Java/Python applications for equity options pricing engines
- Implement REST APIs connecting trading systems with market data feeds
- Write unit tests for core trading logic using JUnit/PyTest
- Collaborate with quants to model volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Optimize database queries in PostgreSQL for high-frequency trading data
- Deploy microservices using Docker/Kubernetes on AWS cloud infrastructure
- Participate in daily Agile ceremonies and code reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in CS/Engineering or equivalent technical education
- Proficiency in Java or Python (school projects or personal projects acceptable)
- Basic understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Comfortable with Linux command line and Git version control
- Strong problem-solving skills demonstrated through coding challenges
- Interest in financial markets and derivatives trading
- Ability to learn quickly in fast-paced environments