Job Description
Are you a visionary engineer passionate about equity options and algorithmic trading? Apex Derivatives is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Oklahoma City team. We are building the next-generation trading platform that empowers investors with real-time insights and automated strategies. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a significant equity package for our top talent.
In this role, you will design and implement scalable microservices that power our high-frequency trading algorithms. You will work directly with data scientists and quants to translate complex financial models into robust, low-latency code. If you want to build technology that moves the markets, this is your opportunity.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge technologies in a high-growth fintech environment.
- Competitive compensation with performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible remote work options and generous PTO.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems for our equity options trading platform.
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to implement and optimize complex pricing models.
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security across all trading environments.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and technical architecture planning sessions.
- Debug and resolve production issues in real-time to minimize downtime.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in C++, Java, or Python.
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
- Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and database optimization.
- Familiarity with financial markets, derivatives, or options pricing models is a strong plus.