Senior Java Backend Engineer - Trading Platform Lead

Next Frontier Capital

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is expanding its Columbus technology presence. We seek a Lead Software Engineer to drive Java-based development across a flagship platform, collaborating with Investment Teams, Traders, and PMs.

You will work in an agile team delivering secure, scalable code and guiding peers through design decisions. You will leverage Spring IoC, CI/CD, and modern messaging systems while contributing to the SDLC and engineering community.

Qualifications

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
5+ years of applied software engineering experience.
Excellent programming experience in Core Java.
Implement TDD and BDD techniques with mocking frameworks.
Understanding of IoC frameworks in Java (Spring).
Knowledge of messaging/streaming tech (Kafka, IBM MQ, Solace, Ignite).
Strong CI/CD, resiliency, and security principles.
Familiarity with SDLC and software development best practices.
Awareness of cloud, AI, ML concepts as they apply to engineering.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Investment Teams, Traders, and PMs to bridge communications without analysts.
Contribute to high-profile platforms in a fast-paced setting.
Work in an agile team, deploy production updates regularly.
Influence decisions on product design, functionality, and operations.
Provide technical guidance to stakeholders and vendors.
Be a subject matter expert in one or more focus areas.
Promote firmwide SDLC frameworks, tools, and practices.
Develop secure, high-quality production code and review peers' work.