Job Description
About Apex Global Markets
We are a premier financial technology firm specializing in high-frequency trading and equity options analytics. Headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, we are expanding our technical team to support our global operations. We are looking for a detail-oriented Software Engineer to join our night operations, ensuring our low-latency systems remain robust during critical market hours.
The Role
In this position, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the backend infrastructure that powers our equity options algorithms. Working the night shift offers a unique opportunity to work independently on complex architectural challenges without the distractions of the day market cycle.
Why You Should Apply
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary ranging from $140k to $190k plus performance bonuses.
- Flexible Schedule: Night shift schedule (typically 7:00 PM – 4:00 AM EST) allowing for a distinct work-life balance.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with the latest in C++, Python, and distributed systems technology.
- Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the stability and speed of the financial markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain low-latency software infrastructure specifically designed for equity options trading.
- Analyze high-volume market data streams and optimize algorithmic execution strategies for off-peak hours.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts to implement and refine pricing models and risk management systems.
- Ensure 99.99% system uptime and implement failover mechanisms for critical trading components.
- Debug complex multi-threaded applications and resolve latency issues during night market cycles.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices for secure and efficient coding.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, preferably within the Fintech or High-Frequency Trading (HFT) sector.
- Expert proficiency in C++ or Python with a deep understanding of memory management and CPU optimization.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, sockets, and multi-threading.
- Experience with financial messaging standards such as FIX (Financial Information eXchange) or API integration with exchanges.
- Proven ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing requirements during night shifts.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.