Sr Lead Software Engineer - F&O Execution Data Team

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and real-time streaming solutions within the Commercial and Investment Bank. You will leverage Java, Kafka, and AWS to deliver data-driven business insights and operational efficiency across the execution platform.

The role requires strong Java and Kafka expertise, plus hands-on AWS experience (S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, Glue) and Python proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Java (core and advanced concepts), hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, stream processing).
• Solid working knowledge of AWS cloud services including S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, and Glue. Proficiency in Python is also required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable data pipelines and streaming applications using Java and Apache Kafka.
• Integrate with the cloud by implementing and managing data solutions on AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, Glue).
• Develop ETL processes for batch and real-time data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune data flows to ensure low-latency reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver production-grade solutions.
• Document data flows, architecture, and operational procedures thoroughly.
• Uphold security and regulatory standards for data solutions.
• Utilize enterprise-authorized AI capabilities to accelerate data platform design and validation.
• Apply reuse-first, AI-assisted practices ensuring traceability and security.

Skills

Java

Kafka

AWS

Python

ETL tools

SQL

NoSQL

Data modelling

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

As a skilled Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase, within the Commercial and Investment Bank you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and real-time streaming solutions, leveraging cloud technologies and distributed systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that drive business insights and operational efficiency across the execution platform.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable data pipelines and streaming applications using Java and Apache Kafka, forming the backbone of real-time execution and market data flows.
• Integrate with the cloud by implementing and managing data solutions on AWS, including services such as S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, and Glue.
• Process data at scale by developing ETL processes for both batch and real-time data ingestion, transformation, and storage.
• Optimize performance by monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning data flows to ensure reliability and efficiency in a low-latency environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, analysts, and fellow engineers to understand requirements and deliver production-grade solutions.
• Document thoroughly, maintaining clear records of data flows, architecture, and operational procedures.
• Uphold security and compliance, ensuring all data solutions adhere to the firm's security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate data platform and design analysis and technical documentation, validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted practices within delivery and operational routines (e.g., validation automation and access control review support), ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to resiliency and security expectations.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field, and bring experience in data engineering and software development roles. The role demands strong proficiency in Java (core and advanced concepts), hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, and stream processing), and a solid working knowledge of AWS cloud services including S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, and Glue. Proficiency in Python is also required.

• ETL tools and data pipeline frameworks
• SQL and NoSQL databases
• Data modelling, data warehousing, and big data technologies
• CI/CD practices and version control (e.g., Git)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, together with excellent communication and teamwork abilities, are essential for success in this collaborative, high-stakes environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

The following experience would distinguish a candidate, though it is not required:

• Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to additional programming languages (Scala)
• Data governance and data quality best practices
• AWS certification or related credentials
• Electronic trading and market data feeds
• Familiarity with the Equities trading stack and Futures & Options market structure
• Trading data or FIX‑adjacent data pipelines
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support data engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.

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.