Senior Lead Software Engineer - Python - Real-Time Risk & PnL | Front Office

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Greater London to architect real-time risk and P&L systems for trading. You'll work in a collaborative environment, driving innovation while mentoring talent and enhancing trading platforms.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in Python, cloud-native technologies, and experience with low-latency trading systems. This position offers opportunities for growth and innovation within a leading financial institution.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build real-time, low-latency systems for trading or pricing workflows.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into production-grade solutions.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver low-latency, real-time streaming and calculation engines for trading platforms.
• Lead technical direction across engineering teams and mentor talent.
• Drive adoption of AI tooling and next-generation cloud platforms.

Skills

Expertise in Python

Cloud-native development (Kubernetes, AWS/GCP)

AI/ML tooling

Data engineering and analytics skills

Problem-solving mindset

Effective collaboration and communication skills

Education

Background in computer science, engineering, or mathematics

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Kafka

TibRV

Job description

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Job Description

Join us to build the real-time engine behind one of the world's largest Credit Trading franchises. You'll shape how billions move, architecting technology that drives revenue growth and empowers traders to compete and win. At JPMorganChase, we invest in your growth, offering opportunities to lead, innovate, and make a direct impact. Work alongside quants, traders, and product leaders in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Your expertise will help us push the limits of what's possible in global markets.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Global Credit Trading Technology, you will architect and deliver real-time risk and P&L systems for the Front Office. You will collaborate closely with trading desks and quantitative analysts to design solutions that drive market performance. Your work will directly influence trader decisions and firm profitability. You will lead technical direction, mentor talent, and champion modern frameworks and cloud-native best practices. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and shape the future of credit trading technology.

Job Responsibilities:

• Architect and deliver low-latency, real-time streaming and calculation engines for trading platforms
• Lead technical direction across engineering teams and mentor talent
• Champion modern frameworks and cloud-native best practices
• Partner with quantitative analysts and trading desks to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions
• Drive adoption of AI tooling, event-driven architectures, and next-generation cloud platforms
• Collaborate with traders and product leaders to enhance pre-trade pricing, eTrading execution, and live position management
• Ensure systems meet sub-second latency requirements for risk and P&L calculations
• Shape product strategy and influence platform evolution
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Maintain high standards for code quality and system reliability
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Expertise in Python and cloud-native development (Kubernetes, AWS/GCP)
• Experience with AI/ML tooling
• Proven ability to build real-time, low-latency systems for trading or pricing workflows
• Strong data engineering and analytics skills
• Front Office domain knowledge: post-trade lifecycle, live risk, P&L, pricing across Credit products
• Background in computer science, engineering, or mathematics with hands-on system design and delivery
• Ability to translate complex requirements into production-grade solutions
• Effective collaboration and communication skills
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Problem-solving mindset

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Mastery of distributed systems: microservices, event-driven architectures, Kafka, AMPS, TibRV
• Fluency with time-series databases, NoSQL, caching layers, and SQL optimization for trading data
• Experience translating quantitative models into production systems
• Technical leadership in code reviews and mentorship
• Track record of raising engineering standards
• Familiarity with financial market data and trading workflows
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning

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.