JPMorgan Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java VP 

United Kingdom, England, London 

121012867

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code in Java, and review and debug code written by others to ensure adherence to best practices and performance standards.
• Design and implement algorithmic trading strategies, focusing on optimizing execution and performance in a low-touch trading environment.
• Collaborate with the product team to translate trading strategies into efficient and scalable algorithms.
• Continuously improve and refactor existing codebases to enhance performance, implement comprehensive testing, and ensure the reliability of trading systems.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect, fostering an environment where innovative ideas and diverse perspectives are valued.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience developing in Java.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s).
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience with algorithmic trading systems and familiarity with trading protocols such as FIX.
• Practical experience with performance optimization and low-touch system design.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and multithreading in Java.
• Familiarity with financial markets and trading concepts, particularly in equities and options.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in designing and implementing high-performance, low-touch trading systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software issues and optimize application performance and reliability.
• Experience with messaging systems such as AMPS or Kafka, particularly in the context of real-time data streaming and processing.
• Experience with Cucumber for behavior-driven development (BDD) and testing, particularly in Java environments.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) to streamline testing and reporting.
• Proficiency in working with Linux operating systems, including scripting and basic administration tasks relevant to trading systems.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana or Splunk for application performance and system health monitoring.