Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team as a Part-Time Software Engineer specializing in equity options platforms. We're revolutionizing derivative trading technology and seek passionate innovators to build scalable, high-performance solutions. This flexible role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial systems in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain core components of equity options pricing engines and risk management systems
- Implement low-latency trading algorithms with microsecond-level precision
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate complex financial models into production-ready code
- Optimize system performance for high-throughput market data processing
- Design robust API interfaces connecting trading platforms to external market venues
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging of mission-critical financial applications
- Document technical specifications and contribute to engineering best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in C++/Python development for financial systems
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives, Black-Scholes models, and volatility surfaces
- Proficiency in multithreading, lock-free programming, and high-frequency trading concepts
- Experience with FIX protocol, market data feeds (ITCH/ITCH), and exchange connectivity
- Strong knowledge of Linux, TCP/IP networking, and low-level system optimization
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and container orchestration
- Ability to work independently while delivering results in a fast-paced environment