Job Description
Are you a talented developer eager to launch your career in the high-stakes world of Equity Options and Fintech? Memphis Financial Technologies is looking for a Junior Software Engineer with a passion for learning and building robust trading systems. While no prior experience is required, we are seeking candidates who possess the raw talent and drive to excel in a fast-paced financial environment.
In this entry-level role, you will work directly with our senior engineering team to develop, test, and deploy code for our proprietary options trading engine. You will gain invaluable mentorship and exposure to real-time market data, setting the foundation for a lucrative career in finance technology.
Why Choose Us?
- Grow with Us: We invest heavily in Junior talent, offering structured mentorship programs.
- Impact: Your code will directly influence how millions are traded daily.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with the latest tools in cloud computing and algorithmic trading.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the Equity Options trading platform using Python and Java.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in high-frequency trading systems to ensure zero downtime.
- Collaborate with data analysts to integrate financial models into the software.
- Participate in code reviews and agile sprint planning sessions.
- Contribute to the architectural design of new features for our client-facing applications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Basic knowledge of RESTful APIs and web frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated attitude with a willingness to learn complex financial concepts quickly.