Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java/Algo Trading

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Plano, Texas is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join the Markets Technology team. You will enhance, build, and deliver cutting-edge technology products for electronic trading. This role demands expertise in Java, algorithmic trading systems, and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate will implement robust trading solutions and provide technical guidance while collaborating closely with product teams. Join us to contribute to a diverse and innovative engineering community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering and leading teams.
• Advanced knowledge in Java with experience in multithreading.
• Familiarity with trading protocols such as FIX.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure and high-quality production code.
• Collaborate with the product team to enhance trading strategies.
• Continuously improve and optimize existing codebases.

Skills

Software Engineering Concepts

Java Programming

Algorithmic Trading Systems

Data Structures and Algorithms

Performance Optimization

Financial Markets Knowledge

Cloud Native Experience

Messaging Systems (AMPS, Kafka)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Cucumber

Python

Linux

Grafana

Job description

Job Description

Be an integral part of an agile team that constantly pushes 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 Bank, specifically in the Markets Technology, Options Algorithmic Trading sub‑line, you are integral to an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Your technical prowess and problem‑solving abilities will be put to use to tackle a variety of challenges across different technologies and applications.

As part of the Electronic Trading Technology (ETT) team, your responsibilities include the development and upkeep of the robust technology infrastructure that underpins our electronic trading activities. This involves the design and execution of systems for order management, trade execution, market data processing, and risk management.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop secure and high‑quality production code, and review and debug code written by others
• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Regularly provide technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
• Collaborate with the product team to translate trading strategies into efficient and scalable algorithms
• Continuously improve and refactor existing codebases to enhance performance, implement comprehensive testing, and ensure the reliability of trading systems
• Design and implement algorithmic trading strategies, focusing on optimizing execution and performance in a low‑touch trading environment
• Drive decisions that influence product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
• Serve as a function‑wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
• Actively contribute to the engineering community as an advocate of firm‑wide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Influence peers and project decision‑makers to consider the use and application of leading‑edge technologies
• Add to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience; 2+ years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s) (i.e., Java – with strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and multithreading in Java)
• Experience with algorithmic trading systems and familiarity with trading protocols such as FIX
• Practical experience with performance optimization and low‑touch system design
• Familiarity with financial markets and trading concepts, particularly in equities and options
• 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 in designing and implementing high‑performance, low‑touch trading systems. Familiarity with financial data feeds and market data integration, ensuring efficient data handling and processing in trading systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software issues and optimize application performance and reliability.
• Experience with messaging systems such as AMPS or Kafka, particularly in the context of real‑time data streaming and processing.
• Experience with Cucumber for behavior‑driven development (BDD) and testing, particularly in Java environments.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) to streamline testing and reporting.
• Proficiency in working with Linux operating systems, including scripting and basic administration tasks relevant to trading systems.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana or Splunk for application performance and system health monitoring.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.