Lead Software Engineer & Quant Developer, Equities Technology - Prime Services

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Corporate and Investment Banking team. The role involves developing high-quality Python code to enhance trading workflows and collaborating closely with traders. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong understanding of capital markets. Proficiency in tools like KDB/q and knowledge of electronic trading workflows is preferred. This position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years applied experience in software engineering.
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• In-depth knowledge of Capital Markets and Market Microstructure.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality Python code for front-office technology systems.
• Collaborate closely with traders to enhance trading workflows.
• Develop secure high-quality production code.

Skills

Python

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

KDB/q

Kafka

FIX

Order Management Systems

SecDB

Athena

Quartz

Job description

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

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), Equities Technology - Prime Services team, you are an integral part of an agile 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.

Job responsibilities

• Write high-quality Python code for front‑office Technology Systems
• Collaborate closely with Traders and Quantitative Researchers to deliver solutions that enhance trading and execution workflows
• Create alignment with stakeholders, both technical and non‑technical
• Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and technical troubleshoot with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develop secure high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of Capital Markets and Equity Market Microstructure
• Strong knowledge of electronic trading workflows across pre‑trade analytics, signal generation, execution algorithms and post‑trade analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Python
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to translate business and quant requirements into scalable target architectures and implementation roadmaps

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Hands on experience in Quantitative Trading and/or Market Analysis
• Familiarity and prior experience on KDB/q will be beneficial
• Knowledge of FIX, Market Data, Order Management Systems will be a strong plus
• Prior experience with SecDB / Athena / Quartz platforms is advantageous but not required
• Data streaming knowledge on frameworks like Kafka, AMPS will be beneficial

To apply for this position, please use the following URL:

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