Options Analytics Engineer (expert)

Job Description

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based components for our options analytics platform, including pricing models, risk calculations (Greeks, VaR, etc.), and data processing pipelines. Implement and optimize complex algorithms for option pricing and risk analysis, ensuring accuracy and performance. Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices. Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the team s development processes. Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of the platform. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in options pricing models, financial markets, and Java technologies. Contribute to the architecture and design of the overall system. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance. What You Bring to the Table Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns. Proven experience building and optimizing high-performance, multi-threaded applications. Solid understanding of financial markets, options theory, and derivative pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo). Experience with numerical methods and algorithms used in options pricing and risk management. Proficiency in working with large datasets and data processing techniques. Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines Experience building distributed systems and APIs Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills