Senior Lead Software Engineer, Java, React, Kafka - Equity Derivatives Sales & Trading Technology

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm located in the City of Westminster is looking for a skilled software engineer to enhance operational stability in software applications. This role involves implementing software solutions, contributing to engineering communities, and solving complex problems using modern programming languages and databases. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, React.js, and cloud environments, along with a degree in a relevant technical discipline.

Qualifications

• Ability to solve complex problems and deliver high performance.
• Strong hands-on experience with distributed real-time systems.
• Formal training or certification in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance operational stability.
• Execute software solutions and technical troubleshooting.
• Contribute to software engineering communities and explore new technologies.

Skills

Java

React.js

Cloud-native experience

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in computer science, mathematics or engineering

Tools

AWS

Relational Database Management Systems (Sybase)

NoSQL systems (Cassandra, MongoDB)

Job description

Responsibilities

maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages Good overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle Solid understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security. Familiar with Microservices architecture concepts and cloud-based technology, preferably AWS. Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight Practical cloud native experience

Preferred Qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience of working in a front office environment within financial services
• Understanding of Equity Derivatives products.
• Experience of publish/subscribe messaging protocols e.g. AMQP, RabbitMQ
• Exposure to Relational Database Management Systems (Sybase)
• Exposure to NoSQL systems (Cassandra, MongoDB .etc.)

Education

Education to degree level, ideally in a computer science, mathematical or engineering discipline or equivalent

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' 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.

Job Responsibilities

• identification and implementation of opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues, with aim of improving overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• 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.
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts, and proficient advanced experience.
• Ability to solve complex problems and a track record of high performance and delivery.
• Strong hands-on experience implementing globally distributed real-time systems using Java and React.js
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience in developing, debugging, and