Lead Software Engineer - Python / AI

Fairygodboss; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for the Equities Front Office Trading and Analytics team. You will lead the Systematic Quoting Platform workstream for EMEA, develop critical apps, and collaborate with trading, sales, and research to drive automation and innovation.

This role emphasizes strong Python skills, ADLC, and responsible AI practices across the full project lifecycle in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with systematic trading technology platforms.
• Proven ability to develop, deploy, and maintain commercial service-oriented applications.
• Strong Python skills and familiarity with ADLC.
• Business knowledge of derivatives products and Greeks.
• Experience leading AI-assisted software development tools adoption.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance applications for equity derivatives trading and analytics.
• Partner with trading desks, technology teams, and Quantitative Research to deliver solutions.
• Lead the Systematic Quoting Platform workstream for EMEA.
• Maintain and improve the existing technology stack to ensure stability.
• Automate Front Office processes and functions using technology solutions.
• Collaborate with global and local counterparts to solve business problems.
• Drives team adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices with secure coding and testing standards.
• Applies knowledge of SDLC tools to improve automation value and validation.
• Participate in business transformation projects across analytics, marking, and publishing.
• Propose and explore new solutions to drive competitive advantage.
• Apply disciplined code management, testing, and deployment practices.

Skills

Python

Agentic development (ADLC)

Systematic trading platforms

Greeks pricing/risk

SOA applications

Unit testing

Leadership

AI-assisted development tools

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Sybase

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Join us to shape the future of equity derivatives trading through technology. You'll partner closely with trading desks, technology teams, and Quantitative Research to deliver impactful solutions. We offer a dynamic environment where you can propose and explore new ideas, automate processes, and collaborate globally. Your work will directly influence business transformation and provide opportunities for career growth. Be part of an agile, delivery-focused team that values creativity and excellence.

As a Lead Software Engineer in the Equities Front Office Trading and Analytics Team, you will lead the Systematic Quoting Platform workstream for EMEA. You will develop and enhance applications critical to the business, working closely with trading, sales, and Quantitative Research teams. Your expertise in Python and agentic development will drive automation and innovation. You will contribute to a global platform, ensuring stability and delivering high-quality solutions. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance applications for equity derivatives trading and analytics
• Partner with trading desks, technology teams, and Quantitative Research to deliver solutions
• Lead the Systematic Quoting Platform workstream for EMEA
• Maintain and improve the existing technology stack to ensure stability
• Automate Front Office processes and functions using technology solutions
• Collaborate with global and local counterparts to solve business problems
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
• Participate in business transformation projects across analytics, marking, and publishing
• Propose and explore new solutions to drive competitive advantage
• Apply disciplined code management, testing, and deployment practices

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Hands-on experience with systematic trading technology platforms
• Proven ability to develop, deploy, and maintain commercial service-oriented applications
• Strong Python skills and familiarity with agentic development (ADLC)
• Business knowledge of simple derivative products (vanilla options, variance swaps, strategies involving vanillas)
• Understanding of pricing and risk evaluation using Greeks
• Experience with at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, etc.)
• Knowledge of at least one relational database (Sybase, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
• Effective utilization of unit testing
• Experience across the full project lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Equities business knowledge or relevant experience in other business areas. Unix or Linux knowledge
• Working knowledge of continuous integration and deployment processes
• Experience with project management
• Familiarity with service-oriented platforms and current generation open source frameworks

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.