Principal eSoftware Engineer

J.P. MORGAN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Principal eSoftware Engineer to drive the evolution of their algorithmic trading solutions. You will lead the development of low-touch automated execution strategies in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have advanced experience in algo trading software engineering, a strong background in Java, and knowledge of global equities trading. This role offers direct exposure to business leadership and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience leading technologists in algo trading.
• Proven experience in low latency, real-time trading systems.
• Strong knowledge of equities trading in global markets.

Responsibilities

• Directs, designs, reviews, and develops algo trading strategies.
• Enhances existing strategies for improved performance.
• Develops and supports continuous integration strategies.

Skills

Algo trading Software Engineering concepts

Java

KDB+/Q for analytics

FIX

Market Data

Analytics

OMS

Real-time trading systems

Education

BS/BA/BEng and MSc degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

shell scripts in Linux/Unix

Job description

Job Description

If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you've come to the right place.

As a Principal eSoftware Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Electronic Client Services Algo execution team, your mission is to direct the evolution of our offering and the creation of next-level solutions that improve on existing workflows and also drive business expansion. The success of our product and our market‑leading position means that it is a high‑paced environment with direct exposure to the desk. Based in London, you will work closely with the global algo trading technology team and directly interface with business leadership in the ECS. Your leadership, technical expertise, and problem‑solving skills will directly influence business outcomes, priorities, and address a broad range of business growth opportunities using diverse technologies and applications. You will have responsibility over the entire product ranging from development and delivery to supporting the trading desk.

The EMEA Electronic Client Services (ECS) Algo execution team has the critical role of implementing the low‑touch automated execution strategies in the cash equities space. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in algorithmic execution strategies in a market‑leading environment that constantly innovates and strives for excellence. As a member of our global team, you will work with all stakeholders in the space: desk, quantitative research, and traders. We are responsible for implementing all aspects of automated trading algorithms, including the implementation of new strategies/behaviors, new quantitative models, and for the introduction/use of trading signals.

Job responsibilities

• Directs, designs, reviews, and develops algo trading strategies and execution platforms
• Enhances existing strategies to improve performance
• Develops and supports a continuous integration and continuous deployment strategy
• Develops and maintains automated testing and simulations
• Develops scalable real‑time processing solutions using agile methodologies

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Algo trading Software Engineering concepts and expert applied experience. In addition, advanced experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
• BS/BA/BEng and MSc degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of equities trading in global markets
• Proven experience in low latency, real‑time, scalable trading systems, specifically in algo strategies, and electronic trading
• Strong knowledge and experience in FIX, Market Data, Analytics and OMS
• Expert in core Java
• Experience in building/dealing with high throughput messaging APIs, middleware products and low latency market data feed handlers
• Proficiency in KDB+/Q for analytics

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Technical knowledge of Python, shell scripts in Linux/Unix environment will be considered favourably

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.