Job Description
Join our elite team as an Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivatives trading technology! We're seeking a weekend-shift specialist to architect high-performance systems for equity options pricing, risk management, and trading platforms. This unique full-time role combines financial market expertise with cutting-edge software engineering in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
At FinTech Innovations, you'll work alongside top-tier quants and developers to build scalable solutions that process millions of transactions daily. Our Fresno campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work with industry-leading partners in the financial technology sector.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust C++/Java applications for equity options pricing models and risk analytics
- Implement low-latency trading systems handling real-time market data and order execution
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate complex financial models into production-ready code
- Optimize system performance for high-frequency trading scenarios and volatility spikes
- Develop comprehensive test suites ensuring accuracy across market conditions
- Document technical specifications and maintain version control best practices
- Participate in weekend on-call rotations for critical system monitoring
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 3+ years experience in financial software development, specifically equity derivatives
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Java with multithreading expertise
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data feeds (ITCH/ITCHv4.1, OUCH)
- Strong knowledge of Linux environments and low-latency system design
- Proficiency in SQL databases and distributed computing frameworks
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision