Senior Lead Software Engineer - Front Office

JP Morgan Chase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a software engineer for the Strategic Index Tech team in a full-time role. You will design, develop, and maintain applications for the Strategic Index desk, collaborating with global teams to deliver user-focused solutions and drive AI-assisted engineering practices across projects.

The role emphasizes ownership from requirements to production, strong testing discipline, and continuous learning within a finance-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong programming background in OO or functional languages (Python/Java/C#/C++).
• Willing to learn and develop in Python.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality, well-tested software.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience leading AI-assisted development tools and governance.
• Understanding of responsible AI use and data handling.
• Ability to own deliverables from requirements to production.
• Commitment to testing and reliability.
• Finance application development experience preferred.
• Knowledge of equities/fx/credit/rates/commodities or index analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver specific projects within the global program of work.
• Collaborate with and influence other technology teams to deliver user-focused solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications and software components for the Strategic Index desk.
• Partner with business users to understand requirements and prioritize deliverables.
• Apply Agile development methodologies to drive projects from inception to production.
• Drive adoption of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams with measurable validation standards.
• Apply knowledge of SDLC tools to improve automation and value.
• Focus on testing and quality throughout the development cycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of platform design and capabilities.
• Take ownership of work and drive projects to completion.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Programming (Python/Java/C#/C++)

Python development

Agile methodologies

AI-assisted development tools

Responsible AI use

End-to-end ownership

Testing & reliability

Finance application development

Team collaboration

Business impact

Emerging technologies awareness

Asset class knowledge

Job description

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong technical background in object-oriented or functional programming (Python, Java, C++, or C#)
• Willingness to become proficient and develop in Python
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, well-tested solutions in a controlled environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact confidently with business users and stakeholders
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls
• Ability to take ownership of deliverables from requirements to production
• Commitment to testing and producing reliable, maintainable software
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional growth
• Eagerness to make a real business impact and overcome challenges as part of a team
• Experience as an application developer in finance or investment banking (Market Risk, P&L, or financial modeling)
• Knowledge of Equities, FX, Credit, Rates, Commodities asset classes, or Index & Portfolio analytics

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver specific projects within the global program of work
• Collaborate with and influence other technology teams to deliver user-focused solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain applications and software components for the Strategic Index desk
• Partner with business users to understand requirements and prioritize deliverables
• Apply Agile development methodologies to drive projects from inception to production
• Drive adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain
• Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale
• Focus on testing and quality throughout the development cycle
• Contribute to continuous improvement of platform design and capabilities
• Take ownership of work and drive projects to completion
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Technologies

• AI
• C#
• Java
• Python
• Security
• Support
• JavaScript

More

We are JPMorganChase, a global leader in financial services, and our Strategic Index Technology team supports our cross-markets index platform. We collaborate with global colleagues across Quantitative Research, Structuring, Trading, Sales, and Middle Office to deliver innovative software solutions that drive business growth, automation, and the evolution of our technology stack. We value a first-class way of serving clients, and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations. Our Commercial & Investment Bank operates across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving corporations, governments, and institutions in more than 100 countries. Full time. Posting Date: 2026-07-31.

last updated 36 week of 2026