Job Description
Join our award-winning fintech team as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer where innovation meets opportunity. We're seeking a passionate developer to build cutting-edge trading systems for equity derivatives with weekly pay and flexible hybrid options. This role offers direct impact on multi-million dollar trading platforms while working alongside industry experts in our Baltimore headquarters (with NYC satellite office).
Our engineers tackle complex challenges in low-latency systems, algorithmic trading, and market microstructure. You'll develop mission-critical components that process millions of transactions daily, working with technologies like C++, Java, and Python in a collaborative Agile environment. We offer competitive compensation, equity packages, and unmatched career growth in the heart of Baltimore's financial district.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance trading systems for equity derivatives options pricing and execution
- Develop low-latency order matching engines and risk management modules for options portfolios
- Optimize market data processing algorithms for real-time options analytics
- Collaborate with quants and traders to translate complex financial models into production code
- Implement FIX protocol integrations for options exchanges and dark pools
- Lead code reviews and architectural decisions for distributed trading systems
- Maintain 99.99% system uptime through robust error handling and monitoring
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or quantitative field (MS/PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in C++/Java development for financial trading systems
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Expertise in low-latency programming and microservices architecture
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, market data feeds, and exchange connectivity
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex trading algorithms and risk calculations
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)