Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as a Part-Time Equity Options Software Engineer and shape the future of financial technology. We're seeking a brilliant developer to design, build, and optimize low-latency systems for equity derivatives trading platforms. This role offers flexible hours while allowing you to work on cutting-edge solutions that directly impact global financial markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment where your expertise will be valued.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance software for equity options pricing, risk analysis, and trading algorithms
- Implement low-latency trading systems with microsecond-level precision
- Design and optimize real-time data pipelines for market feeds and analytics
- Create robust APIs for integration with trading desks and risk management systems
- Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance tuning of financial software
- Collaborate with quants and traders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Stay current with regulatory changes in derivatives markets and ensure compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in financial software development, specifically with equity derivatives
- Expertise in C++ and/or Python with strong multithreading and concurrency skills
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with low-latency systems and financial protocols (FIX protocol a plus)
- Proficiency in Linux environments and high-performance computing
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work independently in part-time capacity
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and containerization technologies