Developer for Options Trading Analytics
Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD
Overview
I am seeking an experienced software developer to deliver Phase 1 of a research-grade macOS-native options analytics application.
This phase is not about UI polish or trading automation.
The goal is to de-risk the hardest parts early: Schwab API data integrity, trade/position grouping, and an analytics-ready architecture that can support advanced volatility, Greeks, and Monte Carlo analysis in later phases.
This is a data and analytics foundation build, not a full application yet.
Phase 1 Scope (Fixed & Explicit)
In Scope
1. Native macOS application skeleton (Python preferred; alternatives must be justified)
2. Charles Schwab / thinkorswim Trader API integration
A. Sandbox + production access
B. Historical trades
C. Open/closed positions
D. Options chains, prices, IV, API-provided Greeks
3. Trade and position grouping
a. Multi-leg option structures treated as coherent positions
b. Not raw fills only
4. Local data storage
a. Schema designed for intratrade sampling and Monte Carlo reuse
b. Persistence across sessions
5. Architecture & data flow documentation
API → storage → analytics → UI boundaries
6. Validation plan
How data and calculations will be reconciled against thinkorswim
Explicitly Out of Scope (Phase 1)
Order entry or trade execution
Trade automation or signals
Monte Carlo simulation
Advanced Greeks calculations
UI/UX polish
Web or mobile versions
(These are planned for later phases.)
Deliverables
Running macOS application with verified Schwab data ingestion
Clean, documented codebase
Architecture diagram + data flow explanation
Local storage schema documentation
Known limitations and assumptions
Timeline & Budget
Fixed price: $900 USD
Timeline: 3–4 weeks
Milestone-based acceptance
One revision of architecture and one revise-and-retest of the Schwab ingestion layer are expected.
Ideal Developer Profile
You are a strong fit if you have:
Experience with financial data systems or trading platforms
Comfort working with options data (multi-leg trades, Greeks, IV)
API integration experience (broker APIs a plus)
Ability to design analytics-first architectures
Willingness to explain tradeoffs, limitations, and validation methods
Familiarity with Schwab or thinkorswim APIs is a strong plus but not required.
How to Apply
Please include:
Relevant experience (financial or analytics-heavy projects preferred)
Proposed high-level architecture for Phase 1
Confirmation of availability within the 3–4 week window
Any assumptions or risks you see early
This project is for an experienced options trader and prioritizes accuracy, transparency, and extensibility over visual polish.
Successful completion of Phase 1 will lead directly into additional paid phases.
I am seeking an experienced software developer to deliver Phase 1 of a research-grade macOS-native options analytics application.
This phase is not about UI polish or trading automation.
The goal is to de-risk the hardest parts early: Schwab API data integrity, trade/position grouping, and an analytics-ready architecture that can support advanced volatility, Greeks, and Monte Carlo analysis in later phases.
This is a data and analytics foundation build, not a full application yet.
Phase 1 Scope (Fixed & Explicit)
In Scope
1. Native macOS application skeleton (Python preferred; alternatives must be justified)
2. Charles Schwab / thinkorswim Trader API integration
A. Sandbox + production access
B. Historical trades
C. Open/closed positions
D. Options chains, prices, IV, API-provided Greeks
3. Trade and position grouping
a. Multi-leg option structures treated as coherent positions
b. Not raw fills only
4. Local data storage
a. Schema designed for intratrade sampling and Monte Carlo reuse
b. Persistence across sessions
5. Architecture & data flow documentation
API → storage → analytics → UI boundaries
6. Validation plan
How data and calculations will be reconciled against thinkorswim
Explicitly Out of Scope (Phase 1)
Order entry or trade execution
Trade automation or signals
Monte Carlo simulation
Advanced Greeks calculations
UI/UX polish
Web or mobile versions
(These are planned for later phases.)
Deliverables
Running macOS application with verified Schwab data ingestion
Clean, documented codebase
Architecture diagram + data flow explanation
Local storage schema documentation
Known limitations and assumptions
Timeline & Budget
Fixed price: $900 USD
Timeline: 3–4 weeks
Milestone-based acceptance
One revision of architecture and one revise-and-retest of the Schwab ingestion layer are expected.
Ideal Developer Profile
You are a strong fit if you have:
Experience with financial data systems or trading platforms
Comfort working with options data (multi-leg trades, Greeks, IV)
API integration experience (broker APIs a plus)
Ability to design analytics-first architectures
Willingness to explain tradeoffs, limitations, and validation methods
Familiarity with Schwab or thinkorswim APIs is a strong plus but not required.
How to Apply
Please include:
Relevant experience (financial or analytics-heavy projects preferred)
Proposed high-level architecture for Phase 1
Confirmation of availability within the 3–4 week window
Any assumptions or risks you see early
This project is for an experienced options trader and prioritizes accuracy, transparency, and extensibility over visual polish.
Successful completion of Phase 1 will lead directly into additional paid phases.