Software Engineer III, Python Quant Developer, Equities Technology

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance and deliver market-leading technology products. You will collaborate with traders, develop high-quality Python code, and manage features from inception to production. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and a strong understanding of capital markets. Join an agile team dedicated to innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of Capital Markets and Equity Market Microstructure.
• Proficiency in electronic trading workflows.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality Python code for deploying features.
• Collaborate with Traders and Quantitative Researchers.
• Take ownership of features from requirements to production.
• Develop secure high-quality production code.
• Identify opportunities for operational stability improvements.

Skills

Python

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

KDB/q

Kafka

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 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 deploying features and enhancements to our Quantitative Optimization Framework.
• Collaborate closely with Traders and Quantitative Researchers to deliver solutions that enhance trading and execution workflows.
• Take ownership of features from requirements through to production.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Capital Markets and Equity Market Microstructure.
• Knowledge of electronic trading workflows across pre‑trade analytics, execution algorithms and post‑trade analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Python.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem‑solving skills.

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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