Senior Trading Platform Engineer - Scalable Java & GenAI

J.P. MORGAN; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm based in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to transform trading technology. You will design and develop high-performance trading systems, collaborate closely with Traders, and innovate technical solutions. Candidates should have strong Java skills, experience with messaging technologies, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of financial technology within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and building software systems.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer scalable trading systems.
• Collaborate with Traders for impactful solutions.
• Develop core Java applications for trading platforms.

Skills

Core Java

Object-oriented design principles

Messaging and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka)

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative ability

Job description

A leading financial services firm based in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to transform trading technology. You will design and develop high-performance trading systems, collaborate closely with Traders, and innovate technical solutions. Candidates should have strong Java skills, experience with messaging technologies, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of financial technology within a dynamic team.