Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivatives trading technology. We're seeking a visionary engineer to architect and develop high-performance systems for complex equity options pricing and risk management platforms. Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to build scalable solutions that process millions of transactions daily. Our Chicago headquarters offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation drives market leadership.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Develop robust risk management frameworks for derivatives portfolios
- Optimize algorithms for real-time market data processing and analytics
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical features
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Ensure system scalability through distributed architecture design
- Implement comprehensive testing and monitoring strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in financial software development, particularly equity derivatives
- Expertise in C++, Java, or Python with multi-threaded system design
- Strong knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Experience with low-latency networking protocols and market data feeds
- Familiarity with Linux environments and containerization technologies
- Proven ability to deliver complex systems in regulated financial environments