Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java Engineer

J.P. MORGAN-1; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Software Engineer to join their F&O Execution Technology team. The role involves Java server development, contributing to a new derivatives trading Order Management System, and participating in the complete development lifecycle. Candidates should possess strong Java skills and familiarity with financial systems, with a focus on delivering high-quality technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in Java with advanced proficiency.
• Experience with financial systems is preferred.
• Understanding of FIX protocol is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review/debug code.
• Provide technical guidance to teams and vendors.
• Lead projects independently and guide team members.

Skills

Java

Spring framework

RESTful APIs

AWS cloud services

SSL/TLS certificates

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring for multiple roles at this level, focusing on Java server development and Web UI skills. You will join the F&O Execution Technology team, supporting and building the new derivatives trading Order Management System, which manages client and internal desk flow.

As a Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within F&O Execution Technology, you will be part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. Our support extends to the #1 ranked execution business, and your contributions are expected to drive significant business impact. You will apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving skills to a diverse set of challenges across multiple technologies and applications.

Working alongside experienced technologists, you will participate in all stages of the e-trading development lifecycle, from designing scalable architecture to deployment, with a focus on stability and performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to the business, technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review/debug code written by others.
• Influence product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes.
• 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.
• Encourage the use of leading-edge technologies among peers and decision-makers.
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.
• Lead projects independently and guide team members.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in Java, with advanced proficiency, preferably with financial systems exposure.
• Strong Java development skills and knowledge of Spring framework (Boot, MVC, Cloud).
• Basic knowledge of AWS cloud services (MSK, EC2, Lambdas, etc.).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and SSL/TLS certificates.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Exposure to the financial industry, especially Futures & Options, is a plus.
• Understanding of FIX protocol and workflows.

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 our people as our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination and reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, and physical disabilities. Visit our FAQs for more information.

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 provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk, and extend liquidity worldwide.