DevOps Lead Software Engineer - Linux/Python/ Shell Scripting

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a DevOps Lead Software Engineer in London. The role involves streamlining deliveries through automation in a fast-paced environment, requiring expertise in Linux, Python, and equity markets. Candidates should be self-motivated and possess strong skills in trading technologies and systems integration. Join the team responsible for enhancing project delivery and client onboarding.

Qualifications

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
• Experience in equities, trading technologies, and Financial Information eXchange (FIX).
• Proficient in Linux, Networks, FPGAs, Python, Shell scripting, and other programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional requirements and implementation discussions.
• Work with business and product teams to prioritize and communicate progress.
• Estimate effort and timelines for delivery.
• Develop functionality and ensure comprehensive testing coverage.
• Spearhead automation and streamline processes.

Skills

Self-motivation

Linux proficiency

Python programming

Shell scripting

Experience in equities

Knowledge of trading technologies

Understanding of FIX protocol

Networking skills

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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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 team is responsible for project delivery, including business analysis, project management, client onboarding, release management, and plant management. The role will focus on streamlining end-to-end deliveries through automation of manual tasks and process improvement.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 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 testing coverage by understanding the scope and approach
• Spearheading automation and streamlining of deliveries with Application Development and Business Analyst teams
• Partnering with teams to participate in solution design and ensure testability
• Presenting and escalating project and technical needs
• Ensuring quality delivery and stability on Linux servers during client onboarding

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills include:

• Self-motivated, self-directed, thriving in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
• Experience in equities, trading technologies, and Financial Information eXchange (FIX)
• Proficiency in Linux, Networks, FPGAs, Python, Shell scripting, and other programming languages