JPMorgan C++ Lead Software Engineer 

United States, Texas, Houston 

132971637

Job responsibilities

• 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
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• 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
• Take end to end responsibilities of areas/applications and drive projects or Complex assignments
• Provide overall direction, oversight, and coaching for entry-level to mid-level software engineers that work on basic to moderately complex tasks
• Design, Enhance and Develop various Applications/Modules in Electronic Trading Stack such as Smart Order Routing, Internal Matching Engine, Market Access, and Risk Management in C++
• Develop scalable real-time processing solutions using agile methodologies, and develop and maintain automated testing
• Ensures successful collaboration across teams and stakeholders
• Identifies and mitigates issues to execute a book of work while escalating issues as necessary

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced knowledge of C++11 onward; Template and generic programming
• Expertise in multi-threading/concurrent programming
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle and advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Strong Unix/Linux background with understanding of OS and kernel architecture
• Experience with Scripting such as Shell, Perl, or Python
• Proven experience in design and development of low latency, real-time, scalable electronic trading systems
• Advanced knowledge of Software Architecture, Design, Algorithms
• Strong network programming with good understanding of TCP/UDP protocols

• Understanding of FIX protocol is desirable
• Knowledge of market data distribution and order management system
• Familiarity with modern Continuous Integration development practices
• Exposure/Ability learn other languages & technologies like Java, Cloud Technologies etc.
• Kernel tuning and low-level system programming
• Knowledge of Electronic Trading and Equities, Futures, and Options Exchange Connectivity in global markets is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals