Lead eSoftware Engineer - C++

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance their Electronic Trading Technology group. This critical role requires developing secure, high-quality applications and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative market solutions. The ideal candidate should have expertise in C++, multi-threaded programming, and a background in electronic trading systems.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on C++14 onwards required.
• Experience in ultra-low latency application development.
• Familiar with Continuous Integration and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure high-quality production code and troubleshoot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build solutions.
• Lead practices across Software Engineering to innovate.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded programming

TCP/IP networking

Linux/Unix

System architecture

Tools

Git

Python

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 eSoftware Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Electronic Trading Technology group, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading 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 in support of the firm’s business objectives.

The Electronic Trading Technology (ETT) group is a dynamic team responsible for a suite of applications that execute electronic trading strategies, with a global presence spanning North America, Europe and Asia. The group’s responsibilities include the design, implementation and support of various low latency electronic trading systems with focus on next-generation Smart Order Router, Matching Engine, Market Access, and Risk Management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute 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
• Develop secure high-quality production code, review and debug code written by others
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Act as a front office developer interacting closely with the desk
• Work on a wide range of deliverables, from frameworks and infrastructure to trading engines and algos
• Participate in all aspects of the software development cycle, from requirement gathering and design documents to implementation, integration and testing
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure our trading platforms remain competitive and compliant. Proactively
• identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the e-trading systems

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification on C++14 onwards concepts and proficient advanced experience
• Expertise in multi-threaded and concurrent programming
• Experience in TCP/IP network programming and familiarity with LBM/UME
• Proven experience in ultra-low latency application development
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix, with an understanding of OS and kernel architecture
• Advanced knowledge of system architecture, design, and business processes
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals
• Familiarity with modern Continuous Integration development practices including all phases of the SDLC. Lead and follow Agile Methodologies and Principles

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Knowledge of Multi-Asset Electronic Trading and Equities, Futures, and Options Exchange Connectivity experience is desirable
• Experience with kernel tuning and low-level system programming
• Experience with Python, Git