Software Engineer III - Python & React

Fairygodboss; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate - Equities Front Office Marking and Analytics Software Engineer. This role involves designing and enhancing applications critical to equity derivatives trading. You will collaborate with trading and technology teams, utilizing cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate has skills in Python, Java, and React, along with a strong problem-solving background. Join us to make a significant impact on our business processes and automation strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience with full project lifecycle and technical deliverable estimation.
• Ability to work effectively within a global team environment.
• Understanding of unit testing and effective utilization in development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications for marking, trading, risk, and analytics.
• Collaborate with trading desks, sales, Quantitative Research, and technology teams.
• Propose and explore new solutions to enhance business competitiveness.

Skills

Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining commercial service-oriented applications

Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java)

Knowledge of at least one relational database (e.g., Sybase, SQL Server, Oracle)

Strong problem-solving skills for mathematical and technological challenges

Experience with React

Tools

Python

Java

React/Redux

Unix or Linux

Job description

Are you passionate about building impactful technology for dynamic trading environments? As part of our Equities Front Office Marking and Analytics Team, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to deliver solutions that drive business success. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies, influence automation strategies, and contribute to projects that transform how we operate. We value your expertise and offer a supportive, agile environment where your ideas can make a real difference. Join us to grow your career and help shape the future of equity derivatives technology.

As an Associate - Equities Front Office Marking and Analytics Software Engineer in the Marking and Analytics team, you will design, develop, and enhance applications critical to our Equity Derivatives trading and sales desks. You will partner closely with trading, sales, Quantitative Research, and other technology teams to deliver innovative solutions. You will be part of an agile, delivery‑focused team that values collaboration and technical excellence. Your work will directly impact business processes and provide opportunities to propose and implement new ideas. You will help drive business transformation across analytics, marking, and publishing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain applications for marking, trading, risk, and analytics
• Collaborate with trading desks, sales, Quantitative Research, and technology teams
• Partner with front office to automate processes and functions using technology solutions
• Participate in business transformation projects across analytics and publishing
• Propose and explore new solutions to enhance business competitiveness
• Ensure stability and reliability of the existing technology stack
• Break down requirements into technical deliverables and estimate effort
• Apply disciplined code management, testing, and deployment practices
• Utilize best‑in‑class technologies such as Python, Java, and React/Redux
• Communicate effectively with global and local counterparts
• Solve complex problems with mathematical and technological backgrounds

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining commercial service‑oriented applications
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java)
• Knowledge of at least one relational database (e.g., Sybase, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Understanding of unit testing and effective utilization in development
• Experience with full project lifecycle and technical deliverable estimation
• Ability to work effectively within a global team environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills for mathematical and technological challenges
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting
• Effective communication skills for describing problems and solutions
• Experience with React

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Business knowledge of simple derivative products (vanilla options, variance swaps, strategies involving vanillas), including pricing and risk evaluation using Greeks
• Equities business knowledge or relevant experience in other business areas
• Unix or Linux knowledge
• Working knowledge of continuous integration and deployment processes
• Experience with project management

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.