Software Engineer III - C++ Senior Associate

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

Job summary

Join a leading financial services firm as a Software Engineer III, where you will be part of an agile team responsible for developing and enhancing market-leading technology solutions. This role involves collaborating with trading desks and ensuring operational stability while leveraging your expertise in C++ and software engineering principles.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in C++ (C++20).
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

C++

Python

Git

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Software Engineer III - C++ at JPMorgan Chase within the Electronic Market Making group, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for building critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Team Overview:

The Electronic Market Making (EMM) group is a dynamic team responsible for a suite of applications that execute and market make listed options and warrants with a global presence spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The group’s responsibilities include designing, implementing, and supporting various trading platforms, requiring close collaboration with trading desks, business partners, and middle and back-office teams.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technical issues with innovative approaches to solve problems.
2. Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
3. Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate recurring issues to improve operational stability of software applications and systems.
4. Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies.
5. Act as a front office developer, working closely with trading desks.
6. Work on a wide range of deliverables, from frameworks and infrastructure to trading engines and algorithms.
7. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, integration, and testing.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with proficient advanced experience.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ (C++20).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach.
• Risk-averse attitude.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience working in a front office environment within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of C++, Python, and Git.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. Our approach emphasizes building trusted, long-term partnerships to help clients achieve their objectives. We value diversity and inclusion, and are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities or religious practices.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in over 100 countries with strategic advice, capital raising, risk management, and liquidity extension.