Job Description
Join Vertex Capital Technologies as a Senior Software Engineer and lead the development of cutting-edge equity options trading platforms. We're seeking an expert to architect low-latency systems that power institutional trading operations in our Northern Virginia headquarters. This immediate hire opportunity offers unmatched career growth in a fast-paced fintech environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance options pricing engines using C++ and Python
- Optimize trading algorithms for microsecond-level latency requirements
- Develop risk management models for complex derivatives portfolios
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to enhance trading strategies
- Maintain and scale distributed systems handling 10M+ daily transactions
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in low-latency systems development
- Expertise in C++/Python with multithreading and network programming
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures