Senior Lead Software Engineer C++

J.P. MORGAN-1; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer C++ to join their Electronic Market Making group. This role involves developing innovative software solutions and collaborating closely with trading desks. The ideal candidate will have advanced C++ skills and a strong background in software engineering. Join a dynamic team that values diversity, inclusion, and operational stability.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in C++ programming language.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

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, which requires close collaboration with trading desks and business partners, as well as 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, interacting closely with the trading desk.
6. Work on a wide range of deliverables, from frameworks and infrastructure to trading engines and algorithms.
7. Participate in all phases of the software development cycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, integration, and testing.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

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

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 the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our approach to serving clients is first-class, and we aim to build 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. For more information, visit our FAQs about requesting accommodations.

About The Team

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