Senior Lead Software Engineer

J.P. MORGAN-1; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services firm as a Lead Software Engineer focusing on Interest Rates Derivatives. Collaborate with a global team to drive innovative solutions and enhance your career in a dynamic environment. Contribute to high-profile projects and develop cutting-edge applications while ensuring operational stability and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.
• Provide first-line production support to traders.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Financial Engineering

Master's in Computer Science

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Messaging Queues

Object-Oriented Databases

Job description

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Sector: Financial Services, Technology
Responsibilities: Information Technology, Strategy
Position/Level: Senior Management
Department: Head
Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description

Join our team as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in Interest Rates Derivatives. Enhance your skills and grow with our expert team.

Are you ready to elevate your career in the dynamic world of Interest Rates Derivatives? Join our innovative team at J.P. Morgan, where your skills and passion will drive cutting-edge solutions 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 Lead Software Engineer within the Interest Rates Derivative team, you will collaborate with Front Office, Quants, and IT stakeholders to understand business requirements and propose innovative technical solutions. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality, secure, and scalable software applications, ensuring seamless operation and continuous improvement. Your role will involve providing first-line production support to traders and marketers, working closely with a global team to drive advancements in coding hygiene and system architecture.

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

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in coding with Python, Java (optional), messaging queues, SQL.
• Experience or willingness to learn coding in Smalltalk and using object-oriented databases.
• 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.

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. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected basis under law. We also make reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or physical disability needs. For more information, visit our FAQs about requesting accommodations.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments. We serve corporations, governments, and institutions in over 100 countries. Our services include strategic advice, capital raising, risk management, and liquidity extension worldwide.

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