Java and KDB Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Glasgow to work within Prime Finance Services. This role involves building and delivering innovative technology solutions, impacting operational stability. Key responsibilities include software design, and development, with a focus on utilizing advanced technologies like Java, KDB+/q, and Kafka. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative settings, demonstrating proficiency in agile practices and a drive for innovation. This position offers a vibrant atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design and application development.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Develop secure high-quality production code and debug code.
• Identify opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues.

Skills

Software engineering concepts

Java/Spring framework

KDB+/q

Agile methodologies

Collaboration

Tools

Kafka

React JS

Job 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 Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Prime Finance Services, youare an integral part of an global 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 conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

As a member of our Prime Finance Technology Group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals The team is driving the transformation of the equity financing platform and you will contribute to a broad range of projects from tackling large scale enterprise engineering challenges with Kafka or AMPS, building real-time inventory trading platforms in Java and KDB+/q, and building UI in React.

We are a fast-paced, high-energy team currently based in London, NY, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore and Hong Kong. Within this new team in Glasgow , you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you’ll be able to grow and develop your skills under the guidance of experienced technologists in the industry.

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Promotes an innovative culture
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Proficiency in Java/Spring framework
• KDB+/q including experience in building and performance tuning of real time subscriber, tickerplant, HDBare required
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
• Open-minded and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• UI Development experience in C#, React JS is preferable
• Experience with cloud deployment, design and development concerns is preferable
• Experience in application and data design disciplines with an emphasis on real-time processing and delivery e.g. Kafka, AMPS, FIX protocol is preferable
• Understanding of the Prime business, in particular Equity Finance - Locate and Positions Management is preferable