Lead Software Engineer – Java – Asset Management Trading Job London area,Greater London England UK,Software Development

Are you ready to shape the future of trading technology? At JPMorgan

Chase, you will have the opportunity to drive technical innovation and deliver impactful solutions alongside a team that values creativity, excellence, and rapid delivery. You will collaborate directly with Traders, leveraging your expertise to engineer platforms that transform the trading experience. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect, where your ideas and skills can thrive. Discover a place where your contributions make a difference every day.

As a Lead Software Engineer in Asset Management Trading Technology, you will design, build, and evolve industry-leading platforms that manage orders and execute trades across diverse asset classes. You will work closely with Traders to automate and optimize the order management lifecycle, ensuring high performance and reliability. You will be part of a team that values technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and fast, iterative delivery.

Your expertise will directly influence the advancement of trading technology and team culture.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and engineer scalable, high-performance trading systems across multiple asset classes
Collaborate directly with Traders to deliver impactful solutions
Build and develop core Java applications for mission-critical trading platforms
Architect and implement next-generation messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka and AMPS
Drive technical innovation and contribute creative ideas for platform advancement
Drive the adoption and scaling of GenAI practices within the software development workflow
Lead code reviews and mentor team members to ensure engineering excellence
Participate in the full software development lifecycle from design through to production
Focus on continuous improvement and fast, iterative delivery
Deploy code to production daily with confidence
Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications , Capabilities, and

Skills:

Proven hands‑on experience designing and building end‑to‑end software systems
Strong knowledge of core Java and object‑oriented design principles
Experience with messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka
Solid understanding of modern software architecture and design patterns
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including Traders and Quants
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
Commitment to building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems
Passion for code quality, engineering excellence, and elegant solutions
Dedication to continuous improvement and rapid delivery
Strong problem‑solving skills and creative thinking

Preferred Qualifications , Capabilities, and

Skills:

Experience in financial services or Trading Technology
Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture
Understanding of observability and telemetry principles
Interest in financial markets and trading workflows
Experience mentoring or leading technical teams
Exposure to low‑latency or high‑throughput systems