Java​/Python Lead Software Engineer- Trading Systems

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As a Java / Python Lead Software Engineer – Trading Systems at JPMorgan

Chase within the Asset Management 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

We are the industry leader in providing Customized Managed Accounts Solutions (CMAS) where we offer retail‑scale investing via world‑class investment products developed by JP Morgan Asset Management. Our focus is on mass customization through several innovative avenues that offer diverse products and tax‑smart optionality to our clients. Our business is set to grow given the state of the industry, and we are looking to develop a firm lead among our peers.

• 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.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies.
• Develops distributed systems in Java, React and Python and commits code as a hands‑on developer.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

• 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 including Java and Python.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Java, Microservices, Springboot, and React.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• 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.).
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Practical cloud‑native experience.
• Ability and aptitude to manage a team of developers.

• Knowledge of end‑to‑end portfolio construction and trading systems.

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