Lead Software Engineer for COMMODITIES UK

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Greater London is seeking a Python Lead Software Engineer to enhance and deliver market-leading technology products for Commodities trading. This role involves executing creative software solutions, developing secure high-quality code, and improving operational stability. Candidates should have a strong background in Python and Front Office Trading. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to innovation in financial technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with Front Office Trading Desks.
• High proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design and application development.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• In-depth knowledge of financial services IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, reviews and debugs code.
• Identifies opportunities to improve operational stability of software applications.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams.
• Fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion within the team.

Skills

High proficiency in Python

Experience in working with Front Office Trading Desks

Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle

Advanced understanding of agile methodologies

Practical cloud native experience

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 Python Lead Software Engineer (Athena platform) at JPMorganChase within the Commodities Derisking Team, youare an integral part of an agile 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.

Develop next gen applications for Commodities trading desks across the globe at JPMorganChase

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 external vendors, startups, and 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in working with Front Office Trading Desks.
• High proficiency in Python
• 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
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• 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