Job Description
Apex Derivatives Solutions is revolutionizing the equity options landscape with cutting-edge technology. We are looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our dedicated Night Shift team in Atlanta. This role is pivotal in maintaining our high-performance trading infrastructure and developing risk management algorithms that operate 24/7.
As a key member of our engineering team, you will work alongside quantitative analysts and data scientists to build scalable systems that handle millions of transactions per second. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to shape the future of financial markets, this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
- Develop Low-Latency Systems: Architect and maintain high-performance software components for equity options pricing and execution engines.
- Risk Modeling: Collaborate with the risk management team to build and optimize algorithms that monitor portfolio exposure in real-time.
- Night Shift Operations: Ensure system stability and performance during off-peak hours, handling critical alerts and maintenance tasks.
- Data Pipeline Optimization: Design robust ETL processes to ingest and process vast amounts of market data efficiently.
- Code Quality: Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following Agile methodologies and coding standards.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Experience: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in fintech, high-frequency trading, or financial services.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Java. Experience with distributed systems and multithreading is required.
- Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of financial derivatives, specifically Equity Options, and risk management concepts.
- Availability: Must be available and willing to work a Night Shift (2:00 PM - 10:00 AM EST).