Senior Lead Software Engineer C++

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a Senior Lead Software Engineer C++ to enhance and deliver market-leading technology products. You will be part of an agile team responsible for critical technology solutions across multiple business functions, ensuring operational stability and collaboration with trading desks.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in C++ (C++20).
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

C++

Python

Git

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer C++ at JPMorgan Chase within the Electronic Market Making group, 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 building critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Team Overview:

The Electronic Market Making (EMM) group is a dynamic team responsible for a suite of applications that execute and market make listed options and warrants with a global presence spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The group’s responsibilities include the design, implementation, and support of various trading platforms, requiring close collaboration with trading desks, business partners, middle, and back-office teams.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technical issues, thinking beyond routine approaches to build solutions or analyze problems.
2. Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
3. Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate recurring issues to improve operational stability of software applications and systems.
4. Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new and leading-edge technologies.
5. Act as a front office developer, working closely with the trading desk.
6. Work on a range of deliverables, from frameworks and infrastructure to trading engines and algorithms.
7. Participate in all phases of the software development cycle, including requirement gathering, design, implementation, integration, and testing.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ (C++20).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach.
• Risk-averse mindset.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience working in a front office environment within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of C++, Python, and Git.

About Us:

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors worldwide. Our approach emphasizes building trusted, long-term partnerships to help clients achieve their objectives.

We value diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our people are our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on protected attributes. We also provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or physical disabilities.

About The Team:

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in over 100 countries. We offer strategic advice, capital raising, risk management, and liquidity extension worldwide.