Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Tech's cutting-edge fintech team as a Part-Time Software Engineer specializing in equity options platforms. We're revolutionizing derivative trading systems and seek a passionate developer to build scalable solutions for complex financial instruments. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with industry experts in Oakland's thriving tech scene.
This role offers hybrid work arrangements with 2 days/week in our modern downtown Oakland office. You'll contribute to high-performance trading systems used by institutional clients worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency options pricing algorithms using C++ and Python
- Develop microservices for risk management and position tracking
- Integrate market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) into trading platforms
- Optimize database queries for real-time options analytics
- Collaborate with quants to model volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Implement security protocols for sensitive financial data
- Document technical specifications and API endpoints
Qualifications
- 3+ years of software engineering experience with financial systems
- Proficiency in C++, Python, and SQL for high-performance applications
- Familiarity with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with Linux environments and containerization (Docker)
- Knowledge of FIX protocol and market data APIs
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex financial algorithms
- Ability to work independently in a flexible part-time capacity