Senior Lead Software Engineer - C++ - Athena Hydra

JPMorgan Chase; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase seeks a Senior Lead Software Engineer for its agile team within Athena Core Hydra. You will leverage your expertise in C++, Java, and Python to develop market-leading technology products. This role involves providing technical guidance, developing high-quality code, and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in Advanced C++ and Java programming.
• Hands-on experience in system design and operational stability.
• Proficiency in advanced Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to teams and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review others' code.
• Influence product design and application functionality.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Cloud-native development

AI and machine learning

Education

Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Job description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Athena Core Hydra (CIB), you are an essential member of an agile team dedicated to developing trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. You will drive significant business impact through your expertise and contributions, applying deep technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to address diverse challenges across multiple technologies and applications.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide technical guidance and support to the business, technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
2. Develop secure, high-quality production code; review and debug code written by others.
3. Make decisions influencing product design, application functionality, and technical operations.
4. Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technical areas.
5. Contribute to the engineering community by advocating firmwide frameworks, tools, and SDLC practices.
6. Influence peers and project stakeholders to adopt leading-edge technologies.
7. Promote a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

1. Formal training or certification in Advanced C++ and Java programming, with practical experience.
2. Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in distributed systems.
3. Proficiency in advanced Python programming.
4. Deep knowledge of software applications and processes, including SDLC automation, cloud, AI, and machine learning.
5. Ability to independently resolve design and functionality challenges.
6. Practical experience with cloud-native development.
7. Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, serving prominent corporations, governments, and investors worldwide. We are committed to building trusted, long-term partnerships to help clients achieve their objectives. We value diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities and accommodations for all applicants and employees.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader in banking, markets, securities services, and payments, operating in over 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, capital raising, risk management, and liquidity solutions to clients worldwide.