Systematic Trading Execution Platform- Java - Senior Lead eSoftware Engineer

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Greater London to design and develop trading strategies in a dynamic agile team. The role involves enhancing trading platforms and supporting execution for global markets. Candidates should have over 5 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Java, and an understanding of algorithmic trading. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Experience with system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Ability to work effectively within a global team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop algo trading strategies.
• Maintain automated testing of strategies against staged market conditions.
• Enhance existing strategies to improve performance.

Skills

Software engineering principles

Java

Real-time trading systems

High-throughput messaging APIs

Algorithmic trading

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

Jupyter/Pandas

KDB+/Q

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top‑notch technology products.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Equities Trading Technology Organization, you will be part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You will be a core technical contributor responsible for developing critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

The Equities Central Risk Book (CRB) has established itself as an integral part of the franchise with continued business and market share growth, helping to grow the Electronic Client Services (ECS) Business (currently the top provider in EMEA for agency flow execution). In this role you will work closely with colleagues across the globe, who will build on your skills while sharing their extensive experience to help you evolve.

The successful candidate will be part of the North American CRB development team and work with quants, traders, and technologists to develop, implement, support and maintain a trading execution platform for global markets. Your work will contribute directly to the business and span all aspects of the trading engine, including engine infrastructure, quantitative models, trading signals, and trade analysis to fine‑tune strategy behaviour.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop algo trading strategies and the execution platform.
• Design and develop a simulation environment and maintain automated testing of strategies against staged market conditions.
• Enhance existing strategies to improve performance by reviewing analytics and evolving models/signals.
• Support the desk by deep‑diving into specific cases to interpret strategy behaviour and address issues.
• Develop scalable real‑time processing solutions using agile methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues, improving overall operational stability of software applications and systems.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, primarily Java.
• Proficiency in low‑latency, real‑time, scalable trading systems.
• Experience building or dealing with high‑throughput messaging APIs and middleware products.
• Ability to work effectively within a global team while influencing and contributing to the development of the global platform.
• Experience with algorithmic trading, including systematic trading.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience on an Equities Central Risk Book.
• Experience with FIX, Market Data, Analytics, and OMS.
• Market microstructure knowledge.
• Knowledge of equities, FX, options, and derivatives asset classes.
• Experience with Jupyter/Pandas, KDB+/Q, Python, and shell scripting.

About Us

JPMorgan Chase is one of the oldest financial institutions, offering innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses, and the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. With over 200 years of history, we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including base salary, commission‑based pay, and discretionary incentive compensation. Eligible employees may receive cash and/or forfeitable equity for exceptional performance. Additional benefits include comprehensive health coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching, and more. Detailed compensation and benefits information will be shared during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength. Diversity and inclusion are central to our success. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any protected basis. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices, mental health, or physical disability needs. Visit FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

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 worldwide 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 across the globe.