Software Engineer III - C++ Senior Associate

J.P. MORGAN-1; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services firm as a Software Engineer III C++ in the Electronic Market Making group. You'll be part of an agile team responsible for building and enhancing market-leading technology products. This role involves developing secure production code, troubleshooting, and collaborating with trading desks to ensure operational stability. Ideal candidates will have advanced C++ skills and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in C++ programming language.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering.
• Participate in all phases of the software development cycle.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

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 the design, implementation, and support of various trading platforms, which requires close collaboration with trading desks and business partners, as well as middle and back-office teams.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technically, thinking beyond routine approaches to build solutions or analyze 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 applications and systems.
4. Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new and emerging technologies.
5. Act as a front office developer, working closely with trading desks.
6. Work on a variety of deliverables, from frameworks and infrastructure to trading engines and algorithms.
7. Participate in all phases of the software development cycle, 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 operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ programming language.
• 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 the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our approach to serving clients is first-class in every aspect. We aim to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their objectives.

We recognize our people as our strength. The diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on protected attributes, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected basis under law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or physical disabilities. For more information, visit our FAQs about requesting accommodations.

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.