Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Technologies as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and revolutionize derivative trading systems. We're seeking innovative engineers to build high-performance platforms supporting weekend market operations. This role offers hybrid flexibility in Houston's premier financial district, with competitive compensation and career growth opportunities in fintech innovation.
Your expertise will directly impact our $2B+ options trading operations while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. Weekend shifts ensure seamless 24/7 market coverage with premium overtime compensation.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency options trading systems using Java/C++ and Python
- Implement risk management algorithms for equity derivatives pricing models
- Optimize market data pipelines for real-time options analytics
- Develop automated testing frameworks for trading platform validation
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to enhance options pricing models
- Monitor system performance during weekend trading sessions
- Document technical specifications and maintain code repositories
- Participate in Agile sprints and code reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering; Master's preferred
- 5+ years experience in financial software development
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Proficiency in Java, C++, and Python with Linux environments
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds
- Experience with distributed systems and cloud architecture (AWS/GCP)
- Strong problem-solving skills for high-pressure market conditions
- Knowledge of FINRA/SRO regulations for derivatives trading