Software Engineer III - C++ Senior Associate

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 and maintaining critical technology solutions while collaborating with trading desks and business partners. Ideal candidates will have strong C++ skills and experience in a front office environment. Join a dynamic team to enhance market-leading technology products.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Participate in all phases of the software development cycle.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

C++

Python

Git

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, requiring 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 analyze problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and 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 wide range of deliverables, from frameworks and infrastructure to trading engines and algorithms.
• Participate in all phases of the software development cycle, from requirements gathering and design to 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.
• Expertise in C++ programming (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 is to serve clients with integrity and excellence, aiming to build trusted, long-term partnerships.

We value our diverse talent and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on protected attributes and provide accommodations for applicants' and employees' needs. For more information, visit our FAQs about requesting accommodations.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in over 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk, and extend liquidity worldwide.