Software Engineer III- Front Office Athena Python Platform (Precious Metals)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Trading, Sales, and Quantitative Research teams, contributing to the development of innovative technology solutions in the Precious Metals sector. You will play a crucial role in enhancing and delivering market-leading applications while ensuring high-quality production code. If you are passionate about software engineering and eager to work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Proficient in coding with modern programming languages like Python and Java.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to deliver quality code in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and maintain algorithms that run synchronously with systems.

Skills

Python

Java

Agile Methodologies

Application Development

System Design

Debugging

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Systems

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Athena

Quartz

SecDb

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Software Engineer III- Front Office Athena Python Platform (Precious Metals), London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 212c7ae68dcf

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Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase within the Precious Metals Technology Team (Commercial and Investment Bank, Commodities Technology), 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. Here, you will be a part of a Global Front Office Technology Team that faces off to Trading, Sales and Middle Office and works closely with Quantitative Research and other technology teams to build applications for the Precious Metals and Agricultural Products desks in Commodities.

You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Works closely with Trading, Quantitative Research, Sales and Middle Office teams to deliver quality code in a fast paced environment
• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
• Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems
• Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Math or equivalent or relevant experience
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficient in coding in one or more languages
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages (object oriented languages such as Python, Java, etc.)
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile)
• Enthusiastic to keep learning and growing in technical aptitude and business understanding

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Software development experience in Commodities, Finance, or Investment banking preferred, or willingness to learn the business domain
• Willingness to develop in and become proficient in Python (if not already a primary language)
• Knowledge of Athena, Quartz, SecDb or equivalent platforms preferred
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies or willingness to learn