Job Summary:
StocksToTrade, Inc. is a fast-moving fintech and financial education company seeking an experienced Trading Systems Developer on a contract basis. The role focuses on researching, designing, and building custom technical indicators and automated signals to assist active traders in making informed decisions.
Responsibilities:
โข Research and evaluate new technical indicator concepts based on price action, volume, momentum, and market structure
โข Design and build custom buy/sell signal indicators, screener alerts, and strategy scripts primarily in Pine Script on TradingView
โข Leverage AI and machine learning tools to identify patterns, optimize signal logic, and enhance indicator accuracy
โข Collaborate with traders and analysts to translate market intuition and trading methodologies into coded, testable indicators
โข Develop and execute rigorous backtesting frameworks to evaluate indicator performance across various asset classes, timeframes, and market conditions
โข Analyze backtest results, identify overfitting risks, and iterate on logic to improve real-world reliability
โข Document performance metrics including win rate, risk/reward, drawdown, and edge statistics for internal review
โข Apply AI-powered tools and large language model (LLM) workflows to accelerate indicator research, code generation, and hypothesis testing
โข Stay current on AI advancements relevant to quantitative trading and propose integrations that give StocksToTrade's community a competitive edge
โข Evaluate third-party data feeds, APIs, and tools that can enhance signal quality or expand research capabilities
โข Work with the product and education teams to translate technical indicator logic into content and tools accessible to retail traders
โข Maintain clear documentation of indicator specifications, version history, and testing results
โข Participate in regular reviews to align indicator development with community needs and platform roadmap
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Demonstrated experience building and backtesting custom trading indicators in TradingView
โข Strong background in technical analysis and active trading โ you understand what makes a signal actionable, not just statistically valid
โข Hands-on experience with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar) applied to research, code generation, or market analysis
โข Proficiency in at least one additional language relevant to quantitative trading (Python strongly preferred)
โข Deep understanding of backtesting methodology, including walk-forward testing, parameter sensitivity, and avoiding look-ahead bias
โข Ability to work independently, manage your own timeline, and deliver on a contract basis
Preferred:
โข Experience trading equities, options, or futures โ particularly in short-term or active strategies
โข Familiarity with StocksToTrade, Millionaire Publishing products, or the retail trader education space
โข Background in machine learning or statistical modeling applied to financial time series
โข Experience with data APIs (Polygon, Alpaca, Quandl, or similar) for extended historical data and backtesting
โข Contributions to open-source trading tools, TradingView public scripts, or trading communities
Company:
StocksToTrade is the most innovative and rapidly advancing stock research and charting platform in the industry. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.