Lead Software Engineer - Python - Front Office Quant Developer

J.P. MORGAN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the Greater London area is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to work on trading and investment projects. You will collaborate with developers, quants, and traders, focusing on developing engines, services, and APIs while applying disciplined code management. Candidates should have formal training in Software Engineering and strong analytical skills. Opportunities for career growth and learning in a fast-paced environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Proficient in advanced software engineering concepts and practices.
• Experience in a front office environment within financial services is preferred.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers and traders to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Develop and maintain core engines and APIs for trading applications.
• Participate in the full project lifecycle from concept to delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong computer science principles

Team collaboration

Self-starter attitude

Education

Formal training in Software Engineering

Job description

Overview

Join us and make a real impact in a high-energy front office role where your ideas shape the future of trading and investment strategies. You will collaborate with talented developers, quants, and traders, working on exciting projects that help clients implement their strategies. We value your expertise and offer opportunities for growth, learning, and career mobility. Be part of a team that thrives on innovation and teamwork, and help us deliver cutting-edge solutions.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Global Equity Derivatives Technology team, you will work closely with trading, structuring, sales, and quant colleagues to deliver core engines, services, APIs, and visualization components for our desk. You will focus on application development that meets the evolving needs of our business, contributing to projects ranging from proprietary algorithmic indices to real-time ETF pricing platforms. You will play a key role in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions promote business success.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, quants, and traders to deliver high-impact solutions
• Develop and maintain core engines, services, and APIs for trading applications
• Build and enhance visualization components to support desk operations
• Apply disciplined code management, testing, and deployment practices
• Participate in the full project lifecycle from concept to delivery
• Quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and business requirements
• Contribute to a team-oriented, innovative culture

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on Software Engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience that demonstrate excellent analytical skills
• Apply strong computer science and software engineering principles
• Show initiative as a self-starter, eager to learn new concepts and technologies
• Practice disciplined code management, testing, and deployment
• Participate effectively in all phases of the project lifecycle
• Work collaboratively as a team player

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in a front office environment within financial services

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.