Job Description
Join our elite night shift team at Quantum Financial Systems and revolutionize equity options trading technology. As a key player in our Colorado Springs innovation hub, you'll architect high-frequency trading platforms that process billions in daily transactions. Collaborate with PhD quants and Wall Street veterans to build scalable solutions powering institutional-grade derivatives markets. This critical role offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge fintech while maintaining work-life balance through our structured night shift schedule.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity derivatives
- Optimize real-time pricing engines using C++ and Java
- Develop risk management modules for options portfolios
- Integrate with market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Lead performance tuning for high-throughput transaction processing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on regulatory compliance frameworks
- Maintain 99.99% uptime for mission-critical trading platforms
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years experience in high-frequency trading systems
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Experience with distributed systems (Kafka, gRPC)
- Strong background in Linux kernel optimization