Job Description
Are you a visionary Software Engineer specializing in Equity Options looking to leverage your expertise in a flexible environment? Apex Derivatives Solutions is seeking a talented Weekend Shift Engineer to join our elite team in Fresno, CA.
In this pivotal role, you will work behind the scenes during the critical weekend window to ensure our high-frequency trading algorithms and risk management systems remain robust and efficient. We offer a competitive salary, a remote-friendly hybrid model, and the unique opportunity to enjoy a three-day weekend every week.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge financial technology.
- Enjoy a stable, lucrative career in a growing market.
- Benefit from a supportive, professional culture.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain high-performance trading algorithms specifically for equity options markets.
- Monitor system health and performance metrics during weekend trading sessions to identify latency or security vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with the quantitative research team to backtest new options pricing models and hedging strategies.
- Optimize database queries and data pipelines to ensure seamless real-time market data ingestion and storage.
- Implement automated scripts to handle settlement processes and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers on best practices for financial software architecture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably within the financial services or fintech sector.
- Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Java with a focus on performance-critical applications.
- Deep understanding of financial derivatives, specifically Equity Options and Black-Scholes pricing models.
- Must be available to work Weekend Shifts (e.g., Friday–Monday rotating schedule).
- Experience with SQL databases and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).