Job Description
Join DerivativeTech Solutions, a pioneering fintech firm revolutionizing equity derivatives trading. We seek a Senior Software Engineer to design and build mission-critical systems for our options trading platform. This role combines deep financial market knowledge with cutting-edge software development in a dynamic New Orleans environment. Collaborate with quant analysts and traders to create scalable solutions that process billions in daily trades. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of financial technology.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance C++/Java applications for equity options pricing and risk management
- Implement low-latency trading systems handling 10,000+ transactions per second
- Collaborate with quants to model complex derivatives and validate financial algorithms
- Optimize database queries and API integrations for real-time market data feeds
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Participate in Agile sprints to deliver robust features on tight deadlines
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in financial software development, specifically equity derivatives
- Expertise in C++/Java with strong understanding of multi-threading and concurrency
- Deep knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo) and risk metrics
- Experience with FIX protocol and market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Proficient in Linux/Unix environments and cloud deployment (AWS/GCP)
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to handle complex financial logic
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines