Lead Software Engineer - C++

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Software Engineer III C++ to join their Electronic Market Making group. This role involves developing critical technology solutions, collaborating with trading desks, and enhancing operational stability. Ideal candidates will have advanced C++ skills and experience in a front-office environment, contributing to innovative software solutions in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in C++ (C++20).
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Experience in a front-office environment within financial services.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review/debug code.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering.

Skills

C++

Python

Git

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Software Engineer III C++ at JPMorgan Chase within the Electronic Market Making group, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for building critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Team Overview:

The Electronic Market Making (EMM) group is a dynamic team responsible for a suite of applications that execute and market make listed options and warrants with a global presence spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The group’s responsibilities include the design, implementation, and support of various trading platforms, which requires close collaboration with trading desks and business partners, as well as middle and back-office teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technical issues, thinking beyond routine approaches to build solutions or resolve problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, review and debug code written by others.
• Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate recurring issues to improve operational stability.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies.
• Act as a front-office developer, interacting closely with trading desks.
• Work on a variety of deliverables, from frameworks and infrastructure to trading engines and algorithms.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, implementation, integration, and testing.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ (C++20).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach.
• Risk-averse mindset.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working in a front-office environment within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of C++, Python, and Git.

About Us:

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors worldwide. Our approach emphasizes building trusted, long-term partnerships to help clients achieve their objectives. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, offering accommodations for applicants and employees with specific needs.

About The Team:

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in more than 100 countries with strategic advice, capital raising, risk management, and liquidity solutions.