Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team as a Junior Equity Options Software Engineer and build the future of financial technology. We're seeking passionate recent graduates and career-changers to develop cutting-edge trading platforms for equity derivatives. Work remotely from Virginia Beach while collaborating with industry experts to design scalable solutions that impact global markets.
What We Offer:
• Mentorship from senior engineers with 10+ years in finance
• Full-time remote flexibility with hybrid options in Virginia Beach
• Comprehensive training in options pricing models and market data systems
• Career growth path to senior roles within 18 months
• Competitive benefits including equity participation
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance APIs for equity options pricing engines
- Implement real-time risk analytics and P&L calculation modules
- Integrate market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) into trading platforms
- Write unit tests and documentation for financial algorithms
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to validate model accuracy
- Support production systems through on-call rotation (quarterly)
- Participate in agile sprints with daily standups and retrospectives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Python, or C++
- Understanding of basic financial derivatives concepts (calls/puts)
- Experience with SQL databases and RESTful APIs
- Problem-solving skills demonstrated through coding challenges or projects
- Ability to learn complex financial systems quickly
- Strong written communication skills for technical documentation
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship