Job Description

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Salary: $100,000 - $350,000 per year

A bit about us:

A leading fintech & trading firm is growing their team! They are looking for skilled Java and/or Python developers with a solid background in financial trading systems, preferably with experience in options trading. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance trading applications, ensuring efficient execution and seamless integration with market data feeds

Why join us?

General Benefits

• Base compensation + Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental, & Mental Health Benefits
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• 401(K) matching
• Generous PTO
• Flexible Work Schedule and hybrid set up
• Professional Development

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust trading systems using Java and/or Python.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for trading strategies, specifically in options.
• Collaborate closely with traders and quantitative analysts to develop customized tools and solutions.
• Integrate with real-time market data systems, ensuring low-latency performance.
• Debug, test, and optimize applications for scalability and reliability.
• Monitor and improve system performance, identifying and addressing any bottlenecks or issues.
• Stay updated with market trends and technologies to suggest innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Java and/or Python development.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, with experience in options trading highly preferred.
• Experience working with trading systems or related technologies.
• Familiarity with real-time market data feeds and low-latency systems.
• Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and multithreaded programming.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SQL, Linux/Unix systems, and cloud platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in financial services or quantitative trading.
• Knowledge of FIX protocols and trading APIs.
• Experience with risk management tools and platforms.

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