JPMorgan Lead Software Engineer C++ Electronic Trading Technology 

China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island 

118374431

Job responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains a C++ low-latency platform for equities derivatives trading, including our market-making and portfolio execution operations
• Works on trading solutions for a variety of products, including derivative warrants, listed options, and other equities derivatives
• Focuses on performance tuning and optimization to achieve low-latency and high-throughput requirements
• 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
• 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
• Works with various financial data (trading/execution/risk data)
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering electronic trading system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency in modern C++ programming
• 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, Applicant 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