Job Description
Join our elite financial technology team as a Night Shift Equity Options Software Engineer at Quantum Financial Systems. Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading platforms that power global equity options markets. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on mission-critical systems during off-peak hours, minimizing disruption to live trading operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive our competitive edge in derivatives technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and deploy low-latency software for equity options pricing and execution systems
- Optimize algorithms for real-time market data processing and risk analytics
- Implement rigorous testing protocols for trading platform stability and accuracy
- Collaborate with quants and traders to translate complex financial models into production code
- Monitor and troubleshoot system performance during overnight market hours
- Document technical specifications and maintain code quality standards
- Participate in agile development cycles with daily standups and sprint reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in C++/Java/Python for financial systems
- Proficiency in multithreading, concurrency, and high-frequency trading concepts
- Strong understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds (NYSE, NASDAQ)
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours (10 PM - 6 AM CST)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail