Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team as a Junior Equity Options Software Engineer and launch your career at the intersection of finance and technology! We're seeking passionate problem-solvers to build cutting-edge trading platforms that power global derivatives markets. No prior experience required – we provide comprehensive training on equity options pricing, risk management algorithms, and high-performance trading systems. Work alongside industry experts in our modern Memphis headquarters, where innovation meets opportunity. If you're ready to transform your coding skills into financial solutions, this is your gateway to a rewarding career in fintech.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency options pricing models using Python/C++
- Implement risk calculation algorithms for complex derivatives portfolios
- Build real-time market data pipelines for options chains and volatility surfaces
- Create automated testing frameworks for trading system validation
- Collaborate with quants to translate financial models into production code
- Optimize system performance for high-frequency trading environments
- Document technical specifications and contribute to agile development cycles
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
- Proficiency in Python with willingness to learn C++ for performance-critical modules
- Basic understanding of financial markets (options, derivatives, trading concepts)
- Experience with Linux, Git, and SQL databases
- Problem-solving skills demonstrated through coding challenges or academic projects
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Eagerness to learn financial domain knowledge on the job