Job Description
Are you a master of code and markets? Apex Derivatives Systems is seeking a highly skilled Part-Time Software Engineer to join our elite trading division in Denver, CO. We are building the infrastructure that powers the future of equity options trading, and we need a visionary developer to help us scale our risk management and execution engines.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex financial modeling and robust software architecture. You will work directly with our quantitative researchers to implement low-latency trading strategies and ensure the integrity of our pricing models in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive part-time compensation with equity participation.
- Work with cutting-edge technologies in a high-growth fintech environment.
- Flexible schedule tailored to your expertise.
Don't just write code; build the financial tools of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance C++ and Python modules for our equity options execution engine.
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate financial models into scalable software algorithms.
- Implement and optimize real-time market data ingestion pipelines for options chains.
- Contribute to the design and testing of automated risk management tools to protect against market volatility.
- Maintain code quality through rigorous unit testing, code reviews, and documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on financial markets or high-frequency trading.
- Strong proficiency in C++ (Modern C++) and Python, including knowledge of asynchronous programming.
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing, Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega), and market mechanics.
- Familiarity with Linux environments, SQL databases, and distributed systems.
- Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity while delivering high-impact results.