Job Description
Are you a high-caliber Software Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the financial technology sector? Apex Financial Systems is seeking a talented professional to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This is a unique opportunity to work on critical infrastructure for Equity Options trading platforms with a specialized Weekend Shift schedule.
We are building the future of derivative pricing, and we need engineers who are passionate about low-latency systems, complex algorithmic logic, and ensuring 99.99% uptime during market operations.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge financial technologies.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity for rapid career growth in a specialized niche.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software for Equity Options pricing and settlement engines.
- Manage and execute weekend maintenance windows, including system updates, patching, and database migrations.
- Debug complex financial algorithms and ensure data integrity across distributed trading systems.
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to model and implement new derivative pricing strategies.
- Monitor system performance and implement optimizations to reduce latency during high-volume trading sessions.
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to the engineering team's technical roadmap.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Java.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, specifically Equity Options and derivatives pricing models.
- Proven ability to work flexible schedules, including weekend shifts and holidays.
- Experience with Linux environments, containerization (Docker), and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.