Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Night Shift Software Engineer specializing in equity options trading platforms. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced financial environment while maintaining work-life balance with a night schedule. You'll be instrumental in developing high-performance systems that handle complex derivatives trading algorithms. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to shape the future of fintech innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to implement sophisticated financial models
- Optimize system performance for high-frequency trading operations
- Ensure robust security and compliance standards for financial data handling
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical system incidents
- Document technical specifications and contribute to codebase architecture
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (MS preferred)
- 3+ years experience in C++/Java for high-performance financial systems
- Expertise in equity options trading mechanisms and market conventions
- Strong knowledge of Linux, TCP/IP, and distributed systems
- Experience with FIX protocol and financial messaging standards
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues under pressure