Job Description
Join our elite fintech team at Quantum Financial Solutions to revolutionize equity options trading platforms. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance systems for complex financial derivatives. This immediate hire opportunity offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment while solving critical challenges in global financial markets. Our Washington D.C. hub offers competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and direct impact on multi-billion dollar trading operations.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Implement risk management algorithms and real-time analytics for options portfolios
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate financial models into production code
- Optimize system performance for high-frequency trading environments
- Ensure regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA) in all trading system implementations
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct rigorous code reviews
- Lead system architecture decisions for scalability and fault tolerance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in financial software development, specifically equity options or derivatives
- Expert proficiency in C++, Java, or Python with strong multithreading skills
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo, Binomial)
- Experience with high-frequency trading systems and low-latency network protocols
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Strong knowledge of Linux environments, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
- Proven track record of delivering mission-critical financial systems