Senior Lead Software Engineer - C++ - Athena Hydra

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

Job summary

Join J.P. Morgan as a Senior Lead Software Engineer within the Athena Core Hydra team. You will enhance and deliver market-leading technology products, applying your deep technical expertise in a collaborative environment. This role requires proficiency in C++, Java, and Python, alongside a strong background in system design and cloud-native development.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in Advanced C++ & Java programming.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to teams and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code.
• Drive decisions influencing product design and functionality.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

System Design

Cloud-native Development

AI

Machine Learning

Education

Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Job description

Job Description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Athena Core Hydra (CIB), you are an essential part of an agile team focused on enhancing, building, and delivering trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, applying deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to address a diverse array of challenges across multiple technologies and applications.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to the business, technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code; review and debug code written by others.
• Drive decisions influencing product design, application functionality, and technical operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technical areas.
• Contribute to the engineering community by promoting firmwide frameworks, tools, and SDLC practices.
• Influence peers and project decision-makers to adopt leading-edge technologies.
• Foster a team culture emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in Advanced C++ & Java programming with proficient applied experience.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in distributed systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming.
• Deep knowledge of software applications and technical processes, including SDLC automation, cloud, AI, and machine learning.
• Ability to independently resolve design and functionality problems.
• Practical experience with cloud-native development.
• Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, offering strategic advice and products to prominent clients 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, committed to nondiscrimination and providing accommodations for religious practices, mental health, and disabilities.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader in banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients across more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk, and extend liquidity worldwide.