Job Description
Join our elite fintech team in Denver and revolutionize equity options trading technology! We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer with immediate availability to architect and develop high-performance trading platforms. This is your chance to work at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge technology, solving complex problems that impact global markets. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to shape the future of financial software.
Our Denver hub offers collaborative innovation spaces, state-of-the-art development tools, and direct exposure to quantitative trading strategies. This urgent opening requires someone who can start immediately and hit the ground running with mission-critical systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement low-latency trading systems for equity options pricing and execution
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate complex financial models into scalable code
- Optimize algorithms for high-frequency trading environments with microsecond precision
- Develop risk management frameworks for options portfolios using Monte Carlo simulations
- Lead code reviews and architectural decisions for mission-critical trading platforms
- Mentor junior engineers while maintaining best practices in CI/CD and DevOps
- Partner with compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence in trading systems
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software development with focus on financial technology
- Expertise in C++, Java, or Python with proven track record in high-performance systems
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives, Black-Scholes models, and volatility surfaces
- Proficiency in distributed systems, message queues (Kafka), and real-time data processing
- Experience with low-latency networking and hardware acceleration (FPGA/GPU)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance (MS/PhD preferred)
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex algorithmic and mathematical challenges
- Ability to start work immediately with minimal onboarding