Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team as a Part-Time Equity Options Software Engineer. You'll architect cutting-edge systems for complex derivatives trading platforms, working with real-time market data and high-performance algorithms. This hybrid role offers flexibility while solving critical financial challenges at the intersection of technology and finance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency options pricing engines using C++ and Python
- Implement risk analytics frameworks for exotic equity derivatives
- Collaborate with traders to translate complex requirements into technical solutions
- Optimize systems handling 10K+ transactions per second
- Design robust APIs for options trading workflows
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of financial models
- Maintain compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (MS preferred)
- 3+ years experience in options/derivatives software development
- Expert proficiency in C++ and Python with Linux environments
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo pricing models
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Experience with high-frequency trading systems
- Strong knowledge of SQL and time-series databases
- Certification in financial derivatives (e.g., FRM/CFA) a plus