Job Description
Join our dynamic fintech team at FinTech Innovations Inc., where we're revolutionizing equity options trading through cutting-edge software solutions. We seek a talented Part-Time Software Engineer to develop and optimize our proprietary trading platforms. This role offers flexible hours (20-25 hrs/week) and the chance to work on high-impact financial technology projects. Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to build scalable systems handling complex derivatives pricing models. Ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance without compromising technical challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading algorithms for equity options pricing
- Develop REST APIs connecting trading platforms with market data feeds
- Optimize C++/Python code for high-frequency trading environments
- Implement risk management modules for option portfolio analytics
- Conduct unit testing and performance benchmarking of trading systems
- Document technical specifications and API integrations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on feature roadmap prioritization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years experience in options trading software development
- Proficiency in C++, Python, and Java for financial applications
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial tree models
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Familiarity with cloud deployment (AWS/Azure) for fintech solutions
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Portfolio demonstrating derivatives pricing or trading system projects