Job Description
Join our elite team at Quantum Financial Solutions, where innovation meets finance. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Equity Options to build cutting-edge trading platforms that shape the future of global markets. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work with complex financial systems, collaborate with top-tier quant analysts, and make a tangible impact in the derivatives space. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment in Chicago's vibrant River North district.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance software for equity options pricing and risk management systems
- Collaborate with traders and quants to implement sophisticated trading strategies and models
- Optimize low-latency systems handling millions of transactions daily
- Lead technical architecture decisions for scalable options trading platforms
- Conduct rigorous testing, debugging, and performance tuning of mission-critical applications
- Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices in code quality and security
- Stay current with regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA) for derivatives trading
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS/PhD preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in C++/Java/Python for financial systems development
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives, options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo), and market microstructure
- Expertise in high-frequency trading systems and low-latency architectures
- Strong background in Linux, multithreading, and network programming
- Proven track record of building production-grade financial software
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization technologies