Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our elite team in Albuquerque, NM. This is a remote opportunity for a developer passionate about building complex financial systems. You will play a critical role in powering our next-generation Equity Options pricing and execution platform, serving institutional clients nationwide.
At Apex Derivatives, we bridge the gap between advanced quantitative finance and robust engineering. You will work in a fast-paced environment where your code directly impacts market liquidity and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop scalable microservices for options pricing engines and trade execution systems.
- Optimize database queries and system architecture to achieve low-latency performance for high-frequency trading operations.
- Collaborate with quants and traders to model complex financial instruments and real-time market scenarios.
- Ensure data integrity and security across all financial data pipelines and APIs.
- Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to maintain high code quality standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct technical code reviews to foster a culture of excellence.
- Monitor system health and proactively troubleshoot issues in production environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field (Master’s preferred).
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, specifically in fintech or high-frequency trading.
- Strong proficiency in Python and C++ for backend development.
- Deep understanding of Equity Options markets, including Black-Scholes models, Greeks, and volatility surfaces.
- Experience with distributed systems, message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and real-time data streaming (WebSocket).
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a remote team setting.