Senior Lead Software Engineer - Front Office Trading

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

On-site wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to help build and support a mission-critical trade execution platform.

You'll work closely with Front Office and Middle Office users and influence the tech roadmap across Python/Java, Kafka, AWS, Databricks, and SQL/NoSQL. The role emphasizes solving complex problems, delivering secure production code, and partnering with non-technical stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Strong hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more programming language and proficient in coding in one or more languages and frameworks such as Python, Pandas, Django or Java, Spring, MQ/Kafka.
• Experience with AWS & Databricks ecosystem technology stacks as EMR, redshift, Dynamo DB, Athena, S3, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Spark etc.
• Experience with SQL and No-Sql Databases such as Oracle, MS Sql, PostgreSQL, Graph DB, Dynamo DB etc.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• Practical cloud native experience and hands on experience in Cloud platforms like Kubernetes / Cloud Foundry.
• Project execution experience with Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with non-technical colleagues to understand and address business needs.

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.
• Manages responsibility for supporting the day-to-day operations of the trade execution platform, collaborating with Middle Office and Front Office business users.
• 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.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.

Skills

Python

Java

Kafka

AWS

Databricks

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Cloud knowledge

Communication

Education

Formal software engineering training

Tools

EMR

Redshift

DynamoDB

S3

Unity Catalog

Delta Lake

Spark

Kubernetes

Cloud Foundry

Job description

Build and support a mission-critical trade execution platform where your code directly impacts front office outcomes. You’ll work closely with Front Office and Middle Office users and help shape the tech roadmap across Python/Java, Kafka, AWS + Databricks, and SQL/NoSQL.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Corporate Technology - Treasury & Chief Investment Office Technology team, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You’ll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment—one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our engineers globally.

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
• Manages responsibility for supporting the day-to-day operations of the trade execution platform, collaborating with Middle Office and Front Office business users.
• 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
• Leads 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
• Strong hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language and proficient in coding in one or more languages and frameworks such as Python, Pandas, Django or Java, Spring, MQ/Kafka
• Experience with AWS & Databricks ecosystem technology stacks as EMR, redshift, Dynamo DB, Athena, S3, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Spark etc.
• Experience with SQL and No-Sql Databases such as Oracle, MS Sql, PostgreSQL, Graph DB, Dynamo DB etc.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Practical cloud native experience and hands on experience in Cloud platforms like Kubernetes / Cloud Foundry
• Project execution experience with Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with non-technical colleagues to understand and address business needs

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Familiarity with investment banking products - fixed income, derivatives
• Prior experience supporting trade execution platforms
• Hands-on experience with GenAI Developer Tooling

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 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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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