Job Description
Join our pioneering fintech team revolutionizing equity derivatives trading! We're seeking a passionate part-time Software Engineer to architect and develop cutting-edge solutions for our options trading platform. Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to build scalable systems handling high-frequency transactions, risk calculations, and real-time market data. Enjoy flexible hours while working on mission-critical financial software that powers institutional trading desks.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency options pricing algorithms and risk models
- Develop microservices for trade execution, clearing, and settlement workflows
- Optimize database queries for financial time-series data processing
- Integrate third-party market data feeds (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Implement rigorous testing strategies for financial accuracy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliance and regulatory requirements
- Document complex trading system architectures
Qualifications
- 3+ years in financial software development, specifically equity derivatives
- Expertise in C++, Python, or Java with strong algorithmic design skills
- Proficiency in SQL and time-series databases (e.g., TimescaleDB)
- Experience with Linux systems, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and electronic trading systems
- Strong understanding of options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega) and Black-Scholes
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance