Senior Lead Software Engineer - Fixed Income E-Trading UI Development Lead

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Fixed Income E-Trading UI Development Lead. This role involves designing cutting-edge trading applications and collaborating with diverse teams globally. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience in software engineering and advanced skills in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and professional growth in a rapidly evolving market environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript frameworks.
• Strong foundation in computer science, including data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software according to SDLC practices.
• Collaborate with geographically diverse teams on high-impact projects.
• Engage with business end-users to enhance trading solutions.

Skills

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

Angular

React

C#

FIX

low-latency systems

event-driven systems

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Job description

Job Description

Join us to shape the future of electronic trading with cutting-edge technology and a global reach. You will have the opportunity to work on flagship projects that transform how markets operate, collaborating with talented teams across continents. Your expertise will help deliver strategic solutions that empower our clients and drive business growth. At JPMorgan Chase, we value your ideas, encourage career mobility, and support your professional development. Be part of a diverse, dynamic team where your contributions truly matter.

As the Fixed Income E-Trading UI Development Lead at JPMorgan Chase as a part of the Macro eTrading team, you will be responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge trading applications for our global FICC businesses. You will work closely with business end-users to create strategic solutions that encompass pricing, execution, and risk management. Your contributions will significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our trading platforms by utilizing the latest technologies across various platforms. You will excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment, engaging with colleagues in major financial centers around the world.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand requirements and propose complete technical solutions
• Design, develop, and test software following standard SDLC practices
• Support project managers, business analysts, and management as a technical subject matter expert
• Define and implement non-functional requirements
• Identify and drive improvements to systems and processes
• Collaborate with geographically diverse teams to deliver high-impact projects
• Engage directly with business end-users to refine and enhance trading solutions
• Ensure seamless integration across desktop, mobile, and web platforms
• Maintain high standards of code quality and system reliability
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Foster an inclusive and innovative team culture

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Apply advanced proficiency in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript frameworks such as Angular or React
• Understand modern software architecture and frameworks
• Implement threading models and real-time systems
• Utilize knowledge of connectivity protocols, including FIX
• Work with low-latency, event-driven systems
• Leverage expertise in front-end technologies including C#, JavaScript, HTML5, and Angular
• Apply design patterns and software architecture principles
• Build on a strong foundation in computer science, including operating systems, networks, data structures, and algorithms
• Contribute professional experience with trading applications in Fixed-Income, Macro, Equities, or Credit
• Collaborate effectively with traders, sales, and operations teams

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Demonstrate interest in cloud computing, machine learning, and data science
• Apply experience with electronic trading systems
• Utilize familiarity with messaging middleware such as AMPS, TIBCO RV, LBM, JMS, or MQ
• Leverage knowledge of KDB+ or other tick databases and distributed caches
• Bring an energetic, motivated, and determined approach to your work
• Exhibit a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset and adaptability to diverse technical responsibilities
• Display excellent analytical, problem-solving, time management, and productivity skills

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 at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.