Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as a part-time Equity Options Software Engineer to build cutting-edge trading platforms. We're seeking a passionate developer to design, implement, and maintain high-performance systems for equity derivatives pricing, risk management, and algorithmic trading. Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate complex financial models into scalable software solutions. Work in a dynamic environment where your code directly impacts multi-million dollar trading strategies. Enjoy flexible hours while contributing to mission-critical financial infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize real-time pricing engines for equity options using Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo models
- Implement risk management modules for portfolio exposure analysis and P&L attribution
- Design low-latency APIs connecting trading systems to market data feeds
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production-ready code
- Write unit/integration tests ensuring 99.9% system reliability
- Document technical specifications and contribute to code reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years experience in C++/Python for high-frequency trading systems
- Proficiency in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, etc.)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data adapters (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Strong understanding of multithreading and low-latency architectures
- Experience with Linux environments and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of financial regulations (SEC, FINRA) governing derivatives trading