Job Description
Are you a dedicated Software Engineer looking for a role that offers stability and high-impact work in the financial sector? Apex Derivatives Systems is seeking a Weekend Shift Software Engineer to join our Columbus, Ohio team. In this critical role, you will ensure the seamless operation of our proprietary equity options trading platforms, providing essential technical support during off-hours to maintain market continuity and system integrity.
We are looking for a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced fintech environment. This position is ideal for a developer who enjoys taking ownership of systems and ensuring high availability for our trading infrastructure.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible PTO and hybrid work options.
- Access to cutting-edge fintech technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain robust backend services for our equity options execution engines and market data feeds.
- Monitor system performance and health during weekend maintenance windows and trading sessions.
- Debug and resolve critical production issues that arise outside of standard business hours.
- Collaborate with the on-call support team to implement patches and hotfixes for security vulnerabilities.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices.
- Conduct code reviews and perform technical troubleshooting on trading infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience.
- Proficiency in Python or Java with a strong understanding of asynchronous programming.
- Experience with SQL databases and data modeling (PostgreSQL preferred).
- Familiarity with Linux environments, Docker, and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Understanding of financial markets, specifically equity options and derivatives trading systems.
- Must be available to work a weekend shift (e.g., Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Sunday) and participate in an on-call rotation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.