DevOps Lead Software Engineer - Linux/Python/ Shell Scripting

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Software Engineer and Integration Specialist to join its low-latency technology group in London. This role plays a critical part in project delivery and focuses on streamlining processes through automation, while collaborating with various teams for effective delivery and integration.

Qualifications

• Experience in trading technologies and equities required.
• Self-motivated and thrive in high-visibility environments.
• Knowledge of both software and hardware client onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional discussions for application changes.
• Partner with teams for solution design and testability.
• Spearhead automation and optimize manual processes.

Skills

Automation

Integration

Project Management

Business Analysis

Client Onboarding

Tools

Linux

Python

Shell scripting

Networks

Financial Information eXchange (FIX)

Job description

The Low-latency technology group is looking for an experienced Software Engineer and Integration specialist with experience in equities markets, connectivity, systems integration, and automation to join our JISU COB team in London. The JISU COB Team is responsible for project delivery, including business analysis, project management, client onboarding, release management, and plant management. The role will also focus on streamlining end-to-end deliveries through automation of manual tasks and process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in cross-functional requirements and implementation discussions to review the impact of application changes.
• Working with business and product teams to prioritize and communicate status and progress toward daily and weekly deliverables.
• Estimating effort and timelines for delivery.
• Developing functionality.
• Implementing end-to-end setup for clients in the low-latency environment, including rollout to production and post-release checks.
• Ensuring comprehensive integration testing coverage by understanding the test scope and approach.
• Spearheading automation and streamlining of deliveries in collaboration with Application Development and Business Analyst teams.
• Partnering with Application Development and Business Analyst teams for solution design and ensuring testability of functions and applications.
• Presenting and escalating project and technical needs as necessary.
• Possessing excellent knowledge of software and hardware client onboarding on Linux servers.
• Ensuring quality delivery and stability.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and high-visibility work environment.
• Experience in equities, trading technologies, and Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocols.
• Experience with Linux, networks, FPGAs, Python, Shell scripting, and other programming languages.