Software Engineer II, Asset Management Trading Technology

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Software Engineer II for Asset Management Trading Technology. You will design, build, and evolve platforms that manage orders and execute trades across asset classes, working closely with Traders to deliver scalable, high-performance systems.

You will develop core Java applications, explore streaming tech like Kafka, and push for continuous improvement and rapid delivery while mentoring teammates and championing engineering excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.
• Formal Training and certification on software engineering with 3+ years of applied experience.
• Proven hands-on experience designing and building end-to-end software systems.
• Strong knowledge of core Java and OO design principles; Kotlin is a plus.
• Experience with messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka.
• Solid understanding of modern software architecture and design patterns.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver reliably.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Traders and Quants.
• Commitment to code quality, engineering excellence, and rapid delivery.
• Dedication to continuous improvement and AI-assisted development.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support critical trading applications in production and resolve issues.
• Design and engineer scalable trading systems across asset classes.
• Collaborate with Traders to deliver impactful solutions.
• Build core Java applications for mission-critical platforms.
• Architect and implement messaging/streaming tech like Kafka.
• Drive innovation and contribute to platform advancement.
• Lead code reviews and mentor teammates for engineering excellence.
• Participate in full SDLC from design to production.
• Focus on fast, iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
• Deploy code to production daily with confidence.
• Contribute to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.
• Leverage AI coding tools to improve quality and speed, with peer review.

Skills

Core Java

OO design

Kotlin

Kafka

End-to-end software

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-assisted development tools

Secure coding

Problem solving

Code reviews

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Software engineering certification

Tools

Kafka

Job description

As a Software Engineer II in Asset Management Trading Technology, you will help transform trading. You will design, build, and evolve industry-leading platforms that manage orders and execute trades across diverse asset classes. Working closely with Traders, you will support critical applications in production and engineer solutions that automate and optimize the order management lifecycle. You will be part of a team that values technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and rapid delivery, where your expertise will directly shape the future of trading technology.

Job Responsibilities

• Support critical applications in production, interacting directly with users to resolve issues

• Design and engineer scalable, high-performance trading systems across multiple asset classes.

• Collaborate directly with Traders to deliver impactful solutions.

• Build and develop core Java applications for mission-critical trading platforms.

• Architect and implement next-generation messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka and AMPS.

• Drive technical innovation and contribute creative ideas for platform advancement.

• Drive the adoption and scaling of GenAI practices within the software development workflow, bringing creative ideas on how to use AI tooling effectively and reliably.

• Lead code reviews and mentor team members to ensure engineering excellence.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from design through to production.

• Focus on continuous improvement and fast, iterative delivery.

• Deploy code to production daily with confidence.

• Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness.

• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

• Formal Training and certification on software engineering and 3+ years of applied experience

• Proven hands‑on experience designing and building end‑to‑end software systems.

• Strong knowledge of core Java and object‑oriented design principles. Kotlin nice to have.

• Experience with messaging and streaming technologies e.g. Kafka

• Solid understanding of modern software architecture and design patterns.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Commitment to building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including Traders and Quants.

• Passion for code quality, engineering excellence, and elegant solutions.

• Dedication to continuous improvement and rapid delivery.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and creative thinking

• Hands‑on experience using enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI‑generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security.

• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in financial services or Trading technology.

• Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.

• Understanding of observability and telemetry principles.

• Interest in financial markets and trading workflows.

• Experience mentoring or leading technical teams.

• Exposure to low‑latency or high‑throughput systems.