Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies as a Part-Time Software Engineer specializing in Equity Options platforms. We're revolutionizing derivative trading through cutting-edge technology, and we need your expertise to build scalable solutions for complex financial systems. This role offers flexible hours (20-30 hrs/week) and the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with our DC-based team. Ideal for candidates seeking impactful part-time work in finance technology.
Why Join Us? Work on mission-critical systems that power institutional trading, competitive compensation, and professional development opportunities in a dynamic fintech environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance software modules for equity options pricing and risk management
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to implement Black-Scholes and binomial tree models
- Optimize trading algorithms for low-latency execution in electronic markets
- Design RESTful APIs for integration with brokerage platforms and market data feeds
- Conduct unit testing and code reviews to ensure regulatory compliance (SEC/FINRA)
- Document technical specifications and create deployment scripts
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in C++, Python, or Java for financial applications
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives and options pricing models
- Proficiency with Linux environments and low-latency system architecture
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex financial systems