Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize how financial institutions manage complex derivatives trading. In this pivotal role, you'll architect and build high-performance systems for options pricing, risk management, and market surveillance. Collaborate with elite quantitative analysts and traders to develop cutting-edge solutions that process millions of transactions daily. Enjoy a dynamic environment where innovation meets financial expertise, with opportunities to shape the future of fintech from our Wichita headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency systems for equity options pricing and risk analytics
- Develop robust APIs connecting trading platforms to market data feeds
- Optimize algorithms for Monte Carlo simulations and binomial models
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production code
- Implement real-time monitoring and alerting for options trading anomalies
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers in financial domain best practices
- Ensure system compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (MS preferred)
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java/Python for financial software development
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes, Binomial Tree, and Monte Carlo pricing models
- Expertise in multi-threaded architecture and low-latency trading systems
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data standards (ITCH/ITCHv5.0)
- Strong background in Linux kernel tuning and network optimization
- Certifications in financial derivatives (e.g., Series 86/87) highly valued