Lead Software Engineer - Asset Management Trading

J.P. MORGAN; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm based in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to transform trading technology. You will design and develop high-performance trading systems, collaborate closely with Traders, and innovate technical solutions. Candidates should have strong Java skills, experience with messaging technologies, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of financial technology within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and building software systems.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer scalable trading systems.
• Collaborate with Traders for impactful solutions.
• Develop core Java applications for trading platforms.

Skills

Core Java

Object-oriented design principles

Messaging and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka)

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative ability

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 JPMorganChase within the Asset Management Trading Technology team, you will help transform trading from an art into a science. You will design, build, and evolve industry-leading platforms that manage orders and execute trades across diverse asset classes. Working closely with Traders, you will engineer solutions that automate and optimize the order management lifecycle. You will be part of a team that values technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and rapid delivery, where your expertise will directly shape the future of trading technology.

Job responsibilities

• Design and engineer scalable, high-performance trading systems across multiple asset classes.
• Collaborate directly with Traders to deliver impactful solutions.
• Build and develop core Java applications for mission-critical trading platforms.
• Architect and implement next-generation messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka.
• Drive technical innovation and contribute creative ideas for platform advancement.
• Drive the adoption and scaling of GenAI practices within the software development workflow, bringing creative ideas on how to use AI tooling effectively and reliably.
• Lead code reviews and mentor team members to ensure engineering excellence.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from design through to production.
• Focus on continuous improvement and fast, iterative delivery.
• Deploy code to production daily with confidence.
• Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven hands-on experience designing and building end-to-end software systems.
• Strong knowledge of core Java and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with messaging and streaming technologies e.g. Kafka.
• Solid understanding of modern software architecture and design patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Traders and Quants.
• Passion for code quality, engineering excellence, and elegant solutions.
• Dedication to continuous improvement and rapid delivery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in financial services or Trading technology.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Understanding of observability and telemetry principles
• Interest in financial markets and trading workflows.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or leading technical teams.
• Exposure to low-latency or high-throughput systems.

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.