Job Description
Are you a visionary Software Engineer ready to shape the future of financial technology?
Join Apex Market Technologies, a rapidly expanding firm specializing in high-frequency equity options trading. Based in the vibrant city of Memphis, TN, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and maintain the robust systems that drive our market edge. We pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and employee ownership through competitive equity options packages.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable APIs, optimize data pipelines, and ensure the security and reliability of our trading infrastructure. If you are looking for a challenging environment where your code has a direct impact on the market, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services for equity option pricing and execution engines.
- Collaborate with data scientists to integrate machine learning models into live trading strategies.
- Optimize database queries and system architecture to handle high-volume transaction data with sub-millisecond latency.
- Conduct rigorous code reviews, perform debugging, and implement best practices for CI/CD pipelines.
- Work closely with product managers to translate complex financial requirements into technical specifications.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and technical mentorship.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in FinTech, High Frequency Trading, or complex data systems.
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++.
- Strong understanding of SQL and experience with distributed databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Cassandra).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with financial concepts, specifically equity options and derivatives, is a significant plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.