Senior Front Office Software Engineer — AI-Driven Finance

JP Morgan Chase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a software engineer for the Strategic Index Tech team in a full-time role. You will design, develop, and maintain applications for the Strategic Index desk, collaborating with global teams to deliver user-focused solutions and drive AI-assisted engineering practices across projects.

The role emphasizes ownership from requirements to production, strong testing discipline, and continuous learning within a finance-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong programming background in OO or functional languages (Python/Java/C#/C++).
• Willing to learn and develop in Python.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality, well-tested software.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience leading AI-assisted development tools and governance.
• Understanding of responsible AI use and data handling.
• Ability to own deliverables from requirements to production.
• Commitment to testing and reliability.
• Finance application development experience preferred.
• Knowledge of equities/fx/credit/rates/commodities or index analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver specific projects within the global program of work.
• Collaborate with and influence other technology teams to deliver user-focused solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications and software components for the Strategic Index desk.
• Partner with business users to understand requirements and prioritize deliverables.
• Apply Agile development methodologies to drive projects from inception to production.
• Drive adoption of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams with measurable validation standards.
• Apply knowledge of SDLC tools to improve automation and value.
• Focus on testing and quality throughout the development cycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of platform design and capabilities.
• Take ownership of work and drive projects to completion.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Programming (Python/Java/C#/C++)

Python development

Agile methodologies

AI-assisted development tools

Responsible AI use

End-to-end ownership

Testing & reliability

Finance application development

Team collaboration

Business impact

Emerging technologies awareness

Asset class knowledge

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a software engineer for the Strategic Index Tech team in a full-time role. You will design, develop, and maintain applications for the Strategic Index desk, collaborating with global teams to deliver user-focused solutions and drive AI-assisted engineering practices across projects.

The role emphasizes ownership from requirements to production, strong testing discipline, and continuous learning within a finance-focused environment.