DevOps, Integration Specialist for Electronic Trading - Senior Lead Software Engineer

Aumni; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Backup childcare

Job summary

TwinThread is looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer for the Equities Electronic Trading team in Jersey City, NJ. This role encompasses developing and implementing continuous integration frameworks and ensuring high standards of quality during testing. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience and expertise in Unix, Python, and Java. Other benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a competitive rewards package based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Experience in cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a framework for continuous integration.
• Automate testing processes to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members across different regions.

Skills

Unix scripting

Python

Java programming languages

Education

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

DevOps, Integration Specialist for Electronic Trading - Senior Lead Software Engineer

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top‑notch technology products.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Banking's Equities Electronic Trading 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. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem‑solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

The Electronic Trading Group is a dynamic and expanding technology team focused on delivering timely testing solutions to meet the growing demands of our business. We are seeking a DevOps / Integration Specialist to join our Global Equities Electronic Trading team. This role is pivotal in setting up and maintaining a continuous integration environment and providing robust testing solutions for our electronic trading applications including Smart Order Router, Market Access, DMA/Sponsored DMA, Risk Controls and Internal Matching Engine.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement a framework for continuous integration environments, driving its adoption and evolution.
• Automate testing processes and any manual workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure the successful completion of project testing activities and tasks, maintaining high standards of quality.
• Manage release processes, provide environment support, and offer production support as needed.
• Collaborate with team members across different regions, contributing to a cohesive global team effort.
• Conduct client, venue certification, and connectivity for various exchanges, markets, and dark pools.
• Work with Business and End users to review business requirements and translate to tech specifications.
• Test and validate individual applications and end‑to‑end integration.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced knowledge of programming language(s) - Unix scripting, Python, and Java programming languages for Automation, Monitoring and Surveillance.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in‑depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight.
• Practical cloud native experience.
• Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with electronic trading technology.
• Knowledge of Equities Trading Stack – Order Management Systems, ALGO, Smart Order Routers, Dark Pools, Equities exchange protocols.
• Knowledge of kdb/q is a plus.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission‐based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.