Job Description
Join our dynamic FinTech team in the heart of New Orleans as an Equity Options Software Engineer! We're revolutionizing derivatives trading platforms and seeking a talented individual to design, develop, and deploy high-performance solutions. Enjoy competitive compensation, hybrid work flexibility, and the chance to shape the future of financial technology in a vibrant city known for its culture and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and risk management
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model complex derivatives algorithms
- Optimize existing C++/Java codebases for performance and scalability
- Develop REST APIs connecting trading platforms to market data feeds
- Implement rigorous testing protocols for mission-critical financial software
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Monitor system performance using real-time analytics tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years experience in financial software development (equity options preferred)
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with multithreading experience
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data integration
- Familiarity with Linux environments and high-frequency trading systems
- Proven track record of optimizing low-latency applications
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail