Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our elite trading division in Denver. This role focuses on the development, maintenance, and optimization of high-frequency trading systems for equity options. Due to the critical nature of our trading cycles, this position operates on a specialized Weekend Shift schedule, ensuring our infrastructure remains robust during market closure periods.
As a key player in our tech team, you will work with cutting-edge technologies to build resilient platforms that handle complex financial derivatives. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a significant equity options package for all full-time employees.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain low-latency software solutions for equity options execution engines.
- Perform critical system maintenance, patch deployments, and database optimizations during the weekend shift.
- Debug and resolve production issues that arise during off-hours trading periods.
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model and implement new option pricing algorithms.
- Ensure high availability and data integrity across all trading platforms.
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to the technical architecture of our financial systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, preferably within the financial services or fintech sector.
- Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Java.
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
- Familiarity with equity options markets and derivatives trading is highly preferred.
- Must be available to work a Weekend Shift (e.g., Friday evening to Sunday evening).