Job Description
We are seeking a visionary Senior Software Engineer to join our elite team at Apex Financial Technologies. As a leader in the fintech sector, we specialize in building high-performance trading platforms for equity options. If you are passionate about low-latency systems and complex financial data modeling, this is your opportunity to shape the future of trading.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation and equity package.
- Flexible remote and hybrid work options within Texas.
- Access to cutting-edge fintech technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software systems for equity options trading.
- Optimize algorithms to ensure minimal latency and maximum throughput in market data feeds.
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate financial models into executable code.
- Conduct rigorous code reviews and ensure adherence to security and compliance standards.
- Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers within the engineering team.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from architecture design to deployment.
Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred).
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, preferably within the fintech or high-frequency trading industry.
- Strong proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Go.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud computing (AWS/Azure).
- Experience with database technologies like PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or Redis.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen interest in financial markets and equity derivatives.