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Part-Time Software Engineer - Equity Options Trading Platform

Apex Financial Technologies
San Diego
Estimated Salary
USD 45 – USD 75
New
Live Update
4 September 2026
Deadline
4 Sep 2027

Job Description

Are you a visionary developer with a passion for financial markets?


Apex Financial Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Part-Time Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in San Diego. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in architecting and maintaining our cutting-edge equity options trading platform. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to building robust, scalable systems that power real-time financial data processing.


Why Join Us?

  • Work with the latest technologies in high-frequency trading and fintech.
  • Flexible part-time schedule that accommodates your other commitments.
  • Competitive hourly compensation with performance bonuses.
  • Collaborative culture that values innovation and precision.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services for our equity options analytics engine.
  • Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate complex financial models into efficient code.
  • Optimize database queries and data pipelines to ensure sub-millisecond latency.
  • Implement and enforce strict security protocols for handling sensitive financial data.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers within the team.
  • Debug and resolve critical issues in live trading environments with minimal downtime.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in software engineering, preferably within the finance or fintech sector.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ or Python with a deep understanding of multithreading and networking.
  • Familiarity with equity options, derivatives, and financial market terminology.
  • Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and real-time data streaming.
  • BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity while meeting strict deadlines.

Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of trading technology. Apply today to become part of the Apex team!

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services for our equity options analytics engine.
  • Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate complex financial models into efficient code.
  • Optimize database queries and data pipelines to ensure sub-millisecond latency.
  • Implement and enforce strict security protocols for handling sensitive financial data.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers within the team.
  • Debug and resolve critical issues in live trading environments with minimal downtime.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in software engineering, preferably within the finance or fintech sector.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ or Python with a deep understanding of multithreading and networking.
  • Familiarity with equity options, derivatives, and financial market terminology.
  • Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and real-time data streaming.
  • BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity while meeting strict deadlines.

Required Skills

C++ Python SQL Java JavaScript React Equity Options Fintech Backend Low Latency High Frequency Trading San Diego New York Financial Technology

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