Python Senior Lead Software Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player in financial technology is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join their dynamic Rates Technology team. In this role, you will collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers, driving innovation by designing and delivering cutting-edge technology products. Your expertise in Python and willingness to learn new technologies will be pivotal in building robust solutions that enhance operational efficiency. This position offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth and the chance to work on high-profile projects within a collaborative environment, making a significant impact in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python with a willingness to learn Java and React-JS.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with traders and IT stakeholders to design innovative solutions.
• Develop and maintain secure, scalable software applications.

Skills

Python

Java

React-JS

Financial Engineering

Agile Methodologies

Distributed Systems

Communication Skills

Education

Formal Training in Financial Engineering

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career in the dynamic world of financial technology? Join our Rates Technology team at J.P. Morgan, where your expertise will drive innovation and make a significant impact. We offer unparalleled opportunities for career growth and a collaborative environment where you can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Rates Technology team, you will collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and IT stakeholders to design and deliver market-leading technology products. You will play a key role in building robust solutions that promote our business forward, leveraging the latest technologies and engineering practices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Front Office, Quants, and IT stakeholders to understand business requirements and propose innovative technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, secure, and scalable software applications.
• Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring design constraints are met.
• Execute software solutions, including development, testing, and technical troubleshooting, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize data to drive improvements in coding hygiene and system architecture.
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and explore new and emerging technologies.
• Provide first-line production support to traders and marketers, ensuring seamless operation of our applications.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification on Financial Engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in coding with Python and willing to learn Java and React-JS to become a full stack developer.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and agile methodologies such as CI/CD.
• Experience with distributed systems and performance optimizations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a global organization.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in front office investment banking and knowledge of Rates Derivatives.
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies and cloud platforms.
• Experience with test-driven development, continuous integration, and agile methodologies.
• Ability to provide first-line production support and manage high-pressure environments.

Why Join Us?:
Work closely with traders and quants, developing a unique relationship with business sponsors to design and build solutions from the ground up. Be part of a high-visibility, high-profile project with direct involvement from trading heads. Opportunity to work on next-generation pricing tools for one of the largest trading groups globally.