Senior Lead Software Engineer - Low-Latency Algo Execution

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Lead Software Engineer. This role involves designing and enhancing an execution platform for trading, requiring expertise in Core Java and multithreading. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in software engineering, with strong Linux or Unix skills. The position emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving, aiming to boost efficiency and reliability in trading systems. Join a team that fosters technical excellence and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain electronic trading components.
• Optimize trading software for low latency.
• Enhance Algo order offerings in collaboration with partners.

Skills

Core Java

Multithreading

Algorithms

Data structures

Linux

Unix

Scripting (Python)

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Job description

A leading global financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Lead Software Engineer. This role involves designing and enhancing an execution platform for trading, requiring expertise in Core Java and multithreading. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in software engineering, with strong Linux or Unix skills. The position emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving, aiming to boost efficiency and reliability in trading systems. Join a team that fosters technical excellence and continuous learning.