Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team as a Part-Time Software Engineer specializing in equity options trading platforms. We're revolutionizing derivative markets with cutting-edge technology, and we need your expertise to build scalable, high-performance solutions. This flexible role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and work-life balance, with opportunities to impact multi-million dollar trading systems while working remotely 3 days/week from Pennsylvania or Texas.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, possesses deep financial domain knowledge, and excels at collaborative problem-solving. You'll work alongside quantitative analysts and traders to develop real-time pricing engines and risk management tools that power institutional trading desks.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency options pricing algorithms using C++ and Python
- Design microservices architecture for options risk management systems
- Integrate market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) for real-time option chains
- Implement regulatory compliance features for SEC and FINRA reporting
- Optimize database queries for high-volume options trading data
- Collaborate with traders to refine trading strategy automation tools
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in options trading or financial software development
- Proficiency in C++, Python, and distributed systems (Kafka, gRPC)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes models and volatility surfaces
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and container orchestration
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and trading system APIs
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance
- Strong analytical skills and attention to numerical precision
- Portfolio demonstrating options-related projects