Python Lead Software Engineer – Rates Technology

J.P. MORGAN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in London to drive the design and delivery of real-time marking, pricing, and market data platforms for the Rates Nonlinear franchise. You will partner with front office traders and quantitative researchers to set technical direction across the EMEA region.

The role requires strong Python expertise, practical cloud-native experience, and a track record in delivering secure, scalable software within an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced knowledge of Python and at least one other programming language

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions with focus on real-time marking, pricing, and market data for Rates Nonlinear trading desk
• Develops secure, high-quality production code and reviews code written by others
• Drives adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operations
• Applies SDLC tooling and AI-assisted development/automation capabilities to improve value
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation and improve stability of software apps
• Owns the technology agenda for the EMEA region with front office traders and researchers
• Leads cross-functional initiatives across Risk Tech and Market Data Tech platforms
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams on architecture and applicability
• Builds strong relationships with front office and quant research stakeholders to translate needs into technical solutions
• Contributes to a team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect

Skills

Python

CI/CD

Cloud native

Agile

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Job Description

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the C ommercial & Investment Bank (CIB) – Markets Technology (Rates Nonlinear), you are 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.

As a Lead Software Engineer in the Rates Nonlinear Marking and Pricing team, you will lead the design and delivery of real-time marking, pricing, and market data platforms that power our Rates Nonlinear franchise. You will partner closely with front office traders and quantitative research and trading, driving the technical agenda for the EMEA region. Your work will span cross-functional initiatives across the full trade lifecycle, ensuring resilient solutions and high-quality delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems, focused on real-time marking, pricing, and market data for the Rates Nonlinear trading desk
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• 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.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Owns the technology agenda for the EMEA region, setting direction and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery in partnership with front office traders and quantitative research and trading
• Drives cross-functional initiatives across Risk Technology, Market Data Technology, and related platforms to deliver integrated solutions across the trade lifecycle
• 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
• Builds strong, trusted relationships with front office and quantitative research and trading stakeholders, translating market and analytical needs into technical solutions
• Contributes to a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s); strong knowledge of Python
• 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
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience
• Experience working closely with front office and/or quantitative research and trading in a markets environment
• Genuine interest in nonlinear rates markets and the businesses they support

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience building or supporting pricing, marking, market data, or risk platforms for a trading business
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with a track record of driving outcomes across multiple technology and business teams
• Experience operating across global teams and regions, with strong communication skills to influence both technical and trading stakeholders

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.