Lead Python Engineer - Commodities Trading Platform (UK)

Testing Site - JPMC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase invites a Python Lead Software Engineer to join the Commodities Derisking Team. You will contribute as a core technical member, delivering trusted, scalable technology for global commodities trading desks.

Lead design and development across multiple domains, drive secure production code, automate stability improvements, and mentor teams in agile practices. The role emphasizes cloud-native solutions and collaboration with external vendors.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more programming languages.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and financial services IT fundamentals.
• Experience working with Front Office Trading Desks.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-gen applications for Commodities trading desks worldwide.
• Creates secure, production-grade code and reviews others' code.
• Automates remediation to improve stability of software and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams on architecture and technology.
• Leads communities of practice to promote new technologies across software engineering.
• Contributes to an inclusive, diverse team culture.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

Automation

SDLC

Agile

Cloud native

Financial services IT

Front office trading desks

Programming languages

Security

Job description

JPMorganChase invites a Python Lead Software Engineer to join the Commodities Derisking Team. You will contribute as a core technical member, delivering trusted, scalable technology for global commodities trading desks.

Lead design and development across multiple domains, drive secure production code, automate stability improvements, and mentor teams in agile practices. The role emphasizes cloud-native solutions and collaboration with external vendors.