Sr Lead Software Engineer- Non Linear Rates Risk

Sr Lead Software Engineer

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As a Sr Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan

Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, we are seeking an experienced Senior Athena Python Rates Senior Lead Software Engineer for the development team to work on Rates Risk and PNL business deliveries and optimization. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate sophisticated solutions that support trading desks and back office functions across rates products. You will work at the intersection of technology and finance, delivering high-impact systems that enable critical risk management and profit & loss analysis for our trading operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust software solutions for rates trading activities.
• Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts, traders, risk managers, across middle and back office processing.
• Work to directly support trading operations across multiple Rates products.
• Responsible for developing scalable, performant code that handles large volumes of market data and complex financial calculations. This includes implementing risk metrics, PnL attribution frameworks, and data pipelines that connect trading systems with downstream consumers.
• Participate in architectural decisions, code reviews, and technical design sessions, contributing your expertise to shape the evolution of this automated platform.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

• Hands-on Python development experience
• Strong preference for candidates with financial services background
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles including object-oriented design, testing methodologies, and version control practices
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable code and work effectively within large, complex codebases
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to gather requirements from business users and collaborate across multiple teams and functions
• Capability to translate business needs into technical solutions and explain technical constraints in business terms
• Willing to understand and work on legacy applications when required
• Willing to provide first class support to the business
• Knowledge of rates products including Swaps, Securities, Options, and Repo

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Prior experience with other financial risk stack platforms such as SecDB, Quartz, or Athena
• Familiarity with risk methodologies and PnL calculation frameworks
• Experience with distributed systems and real-time data processing
• Proficiency with relational and No
  
  SQL databases
• Knowledge of modern development practices including CI/CD pipelines and containerization
• Exposure to quantitative finance concepts and market risk measures
• Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements in financial services
• Experience is using AI tools like Claude, Copilot effectively
• Understanding of Cloud platforms like AWS

JPMorgan

Chase, 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…