JPMorgan GAP Lead Software Engineer 

United Kingdom, England, London 

101011118

These components must be highly available, highly scalable, and operate with the lowest possible latency. The systems handle high volumes of real-time data and require careful tuning for performance. Candidates would be accountable for the overall success of the systems, including design, development, deployment, optimization, and day-to-day operation.Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain electronic trading components.
• Use low-level programming techniques to produce highly optimized, low-latency trading software
• Second line support backing up the 1st line operate team

Required qualifications:

• Advanced professional Java experience required
• Relevant markets experience, FX preferred but not essential
• Scripting skills, python will be an advantage.
• Strong Linux/Unix, and knowledge of networking topologies, TCP + UDP
• Low latency middleware, for example: Informatica ultra messaging
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global team on long-term technical problems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Stats, Physics, or similar experience
• Possess a great attention to detail
• Ability to analyse and fix problems quickly
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Able to learn quickly and apply new skills effectively