JPMorganChase
FX E-trading Java Senior Lead Software Engineer
JPMorganChase, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
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 & Investment Technology Rates eTrading, you are an integral part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. Your role involves promoting significant business impact through your expertise and contributions, applying deep technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to address a wide range of challenges across multiple technologies and applications. You will be responsible for building components that support the global macro FX eTrading business, collaborating with a team of 20 developers worldwide, and working closely with our trading partners. These components must be highly available, scalable, and operate with minimal latency, handling high volumes of real‑time data and requiring careful performance tuning. You will be accountable for the overall success of the systems, including their design, development, deployment, optimization, and day‑to‑day operation.
Job responsibilities
Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
Design, develop, and maintain electronic trading components.
Use low-level programming techniques to produce highly optimized, low-latency trading software
Serve as a Second line support backing up the 1st line operate team
Develops secure and high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
Influences peers and project decision‑makers to consider the use and application of leading‑edge technologies
Adds 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
Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced in one or more programming language(s) - Java
Will have a deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, system design, threading implications, and strategies for optimizing performance‑sensitive code.
Relevant Markets experience required.
Low latency middleware
Ability to work collaboratively in a global team on long‑term technical problems
Possess a great attention to detail
Ability to analyze and fix problems quickly
Capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Able to learn quickly and apply new skills effectively
Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
FX experience preferred
Scripting skills, python will be an advantage.
About Us JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
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.
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 FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Technology Rates eTrading, you are an integral part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. Your role involves promoting significant business impact through your expertise and contributions, applying deep technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to address a wide range of challenges across multiple technologies and applications. You will be responsible for building components that support the global macro FX eTrading business, collaborating with a team of 20 developers worldwide, and working closely with our trading partners. These components must be highly available, scalable, and operate with minimal latency, handling high volumes of real‑time data and requiring careful performance tuning. You will be accountable for the overall success of the systems, including their design, development, deployment, optimization, and day‑to‑day operation.
Job responsibilities
Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
Design, develop, and maintain electronic trading components.
Use low-level programming techniques to produce highly optimized, low-latency trading software
Serve as a Second line support backing up the 1st line operate team
Develops secure and high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
Influences peers and project decision‑makers to consider the use and application of leading‑edge technologies
Adds 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
Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced in one or more programming language(s) - Java
Will have a deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, system design, threading implications, and strategies for optimizing performance‑sensitive code.
Relevant Markets experience required.
Low latency middleware
Ability to work collaboratively in a global team on long‑term technical problems
Possess a great attention to detail
Ability to analyze and fix problems quickly
Capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Able to learn quickly and apply new skills effectively
Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
FX experience preferred
Scripting skills, python will be an advantage.
About Us JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
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.
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 FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
#J-18808-Ljbffr