Lead Software Engineer - Loan Trading - Python (Credit Technology)

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Backup childcare

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Next Frontier Capital is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their Credit Technology team in Jersey City, New Jersey. In this pivotal role, you will design, develop, and troubleshoot components critical to loan trading workflows and risk management systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, SQL, and agile methodologies, with a proven record of delivering reliable solutions in high-pressure environments. Join us to help shape the future of trading technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience with system design and application development.
• Strong SQL and database querying skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure high-quality production code.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational stability.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors.

Skills

Python

SQL

Agile Practices

Cloud-native Development

Java

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Join an agile team that designs and delivers front office software solutions for loan trading, risk management and profit and loss.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Credit Technology 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. You will design, develop, and troubleshoot multiple components across complex systems while partnering closely with traders and control functions to deliver reliable, low-latency workflows.

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.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
• Develop and integrate trading workflows and loan reference data for the Secondary Loan Trading desk.
• Build scalable, front-office–facing services that streamline trading workflow management and enhance desk productivity.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot components end to end, accounting for upstream and downstream dependencies and technical implications.
• Translate evolving business demands into clear technical requirements and pragmatic solutions under time constraints, apply structured troubleshooting to isolate root causes and resolve issues across services and data flows.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and engineering methodologies to deliver stable, maintainable systems throughout the SDLC.
• Good individual contributor, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands‑on experience with system design, application development, testing, and operational stability with strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in large corporate environments; strong SQL and database querying skills.
• Advanced understanding of agile practices including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Demonstrated experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies.
• Familiarity with Java and Spring Boot.
• Practical experience with cloud-native development (AWS).
• Knowledge of Fixed Income products, with emphasis on syndicated and secondary loans.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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