Lead Software Engineer

J.P. MORGAN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Rates trade management team. You will develop cutting-edge technology solutions within an agile Python development team, focusing on security, stability, and scalability. Ideal candidates will have formal training, advanced experience in programming, and knowledge of the financial services industry. The role involves executing software solutions, developing high-quality code, and assessing system designs.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in one or more programming languages.
• Hands-on experience in delivering system design and application development.
• In-depth knowledge of financial services industry IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and technical troubleshooting.
• Develop secure high-quality production code.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational stability.

Skills

Agile development

System design

Application development

Automation

Software Development Life Cycle

Python

Education

Formal training or certification

Tools

React

JavaScript

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity to join the Rates trade management team, working closely with the Rates business to develop front and back-end solutions within Athena.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Commercial and Investment Bank, Rates Technology, you will play a crucial role in an agile Python development team focused on advancing, constructing, and providing dependable, cutting-edge technology solutions that prioritize security, stability, and scalability.

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
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• Works on JP Morgan\'s flagship technology product, Athena, which is one of the largest Python code bases in the world (50+ million lines of code).
• Works closely with the business users to ensure solutions are fully aligned to the business requirements

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification and proficient advanced experience
• Prior experience working in an agile development team.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Python experience preferred but not essential
• Prior experience with React/Javascript

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world\'s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan\'s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.