Software Engineer III, Java - Equities Prime Securities Lending Technology Singapore

Testing Site - JPMC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Software Engineer III for its Prime Finance Services unit. You will join a global team across Hong Kong, Singapore, Glasgow, and Mumbai to architect and deliver market-leading technology products that are secure, scalable, and low-latency.

As a core technical contributor, you will drive design, development and production readiness of critical Java-based systems in equities, leveraging Kafka, AMPS, and KDB+/q while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Math or related discipline.
• 5+ years in real-time low-latency Java in equities.
• Proficiency in Java/Spring and GC tuning.
• Experience with CI/CD, resiliency, and security.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time, low-latency Java applications for equities.
• Design and build a real-time trading platform using Java and KDB+/q.
• Utilize Kafka, AMPS for data streaming and messaging.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable, robust solutions.
• Ensure performance, stability, and operational excellence across platforms.
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.

Skills

Java

Spring

Low latency

Real-time trading

KDB+/q

GC tuning

Testing and debugging

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Cloud

GenAI and Copilot

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Mathematics

Tools

Kafka

AMPS

FIX protocol

React JS

KDB+/q

Job description

Ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible in financial technology? You’ll 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. We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Software Engineer III 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.

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 Java and KDB+/q.
• Tackle large-scale engineering challenges with technologies like Kafka and AMPS.
• Be a 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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related disciplines
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience
• 5+ years experiences in developing real-time low-latency Java based application in financial services in the Equities domain
• Proven expertise in GenAI and Copilot
• Proficiency in Java/Spring, data structures, and performance tuning (including garbage collection)
• Proficiency in testing and debugging low latency applications
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as 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

• UI Development experience in React JS is preferable
• Experience with Kafka, AMPS and FIX protocol is preferable
• Experience with cloud deployment, design and development concerns is preferable
• KDB+/q including experience in building and performance tuning of real time subscriber, tickerplant, HDBis preferable
• Understanding of the Prime business, in particular Equity Finance - Locate and Positions Management is preferable