Job Description
Are you a visionary engineer passionate about the intricate world of financial derivatives? Apex Derivatives Systems is seeking a talented and analytical Part-Time Equity Options Software Engineer to join our elite team in Memphis, TN. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining the core pricing engines and risk management software that drive our high-frequency trading strategies.
As a key member of our technology division, you will bridge the gap between complex financial mathematics and robust software architecture. We offer a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge algorithms that shape the market.
Why Join Us?
- Work with state-of-the-art financial modeling tools.
- Flexible part-time schedule to balance work and life.
- Competitive hourly rate reflecting your expertise in quantitative finance.
- Opportunity to work with a team of industry veterans.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize high-performance pricing models for equity options, including vanilla and exotic derivatives, using C++ and Python.
- Design and implement scalable software architecture to handle real-time market data ingestion and processing.
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate mathematical models into production-ready code.
- Conduct rigorous code reviews and unit testing to ensure system reliability and accuracy in high-stakes environments.
- Debug and resolve complex performance bottlenecks in existing financial software systems.
- Contribute to the documentation of pricing algorithms and system architecture for future maintenance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering, specifically within the financial services or quantitative trading sector.
- Strong proficiency in C++ (preferred) and Python for quantitative analysis.
- Deep understanding of options pricing theory (Black-Scholes, Binomial models) and risk management principles.
- Familiarity with financial data APIs (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters) and database systems (SQL, NoSQL).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a part-time capacity.