Senior Java Algo Trading VP

Aumni; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Equities Trading Technology Organization to drive design, development, and delivery of a market-leading algo execution platform across global markets.

You will work with quants, traders, and technologists to implement, support, and optimize trading strategies and real-time processing systems, influencing across engine infrastructure and models.

Qualifications

• Formal training with advanced Java experience.
• Proficiency in low latency, real-time, scalable trading systems.
• Experience with high throughput messaging APIs and middleware.
• Ability to collaborate within a global NA/EMEA/APAC team.
• Experience with algorithmic trading, including systematic trading.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop algo trading strategies and execution platform
• Design and develop simulation environment and maintain automated tests of strategies
• Enhance existing strategies by analyzing analytics and evolving models/signals
• Support the desk by deep-diving into specific cases to interpret strategy behavior
• Develop scalable real-time processing solutions using agile methodologies
• Identify opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues for reliability

Skills

Java

Low latency trading

Messaging APIs

Global teamwork

Algorithmic trading

CS/Math background

Education

CS / CE / Mathematics degree

Tools

FIX

Market Data

OMS

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Equities Trading Technology Organization to drive design, development, and delivery of a market-leading algo execution platform across global markets.

You will work with quants, traders, and technologists to implement, support, and optimize trading strategies and real-time processing systems, influencing across engine infrastructure and models.