KDB Lead Software Engineer - Equities Prime Securities Lending Technology

JPMorganChase; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Prime Finance Services in Hong Kong. You will architect and deliver cutting-edge, market-leading technology for the equity finance platform, collaborating with technologists across hubs to push the boundaries of financial technology.

You will drive real-time, low-latency trading applications using KDB+/q, Kafka, AMPS, and robust SDLC practices, while mentoring teams and shaping technical strategy in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing KDB+/q applications in financial services, equities domain.
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Proficiency in data structures and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in testing and debugging low latency applications.
• Hands-on SDLC experience and operation stability delivery.
• Proficiency across the Software Development Life Cycle; Agile CI/CD, security.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions with ability to tackle novel problems.
• Spearhead design and development of real-time trading platform using KDB+/q.
• Tackle large-scale engineering challenges with Kafka and AMPS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver business-driving solutions.
• Foster culture of creativity, inclusion, and technical excellence.
• Work in a large team to achieve organizational goals.

Skills

KDB+/q

Data structures

Low latency

SDLC

Agile CI/CD

Security

Team collaboration

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Kafka

AMPS

FIX protocol

React JS

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what is possible.

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what is possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Prime Finance Services, you are an integral part of a global team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives. Ready to push the boundaries of what's possible in financial technology? Join Prime Finance Services team and become a driving force behind the transformation of our equity finance platform. You will architect and deliver cutting‑edge, market‑leading solutions in a fast‑paced, global environment—partnering with top technologists across Hong Kong, Singapore, Glasgow, and Mumbai.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Spearhead the design and development of real‑time, mission‑critical trading platform using KDB+/q
• Tackle large‑scale engineering challenges with technologies like Kafka and AMPS
• Team player to innovate, troubleshoot, and optimize for performance and stability
• Foster a culture of creativity, inclusion, and technical excellence
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that drive business success

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 5+ years of experience in developing KDB+/q application in financial services preferably in the Equities domain, including experience in building tickerplant, real time subscriber and historical database
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience
• Proficiency in data structures and performance tuning
• Proficiency in testing and debugging low latency applications
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Knowledge of industry‑wide technology trends and best practices
• Open-minded and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Expertise in GenAI and Copilot is preferable
• Experience with Java/Spring is preferable
• Experience with Kafka, AMPS and FIX protocol is preferable
• UI Development experience in React JS is preferable
• Experience with cloud deployment, design and development concerns is preferable
• Understanding of the Prime business, in particular Equity Finance - Locate and Positions Management is preferable

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.