JPMorgan Software Engineer III Python 

United States, New York, New York 

465825218

Job responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior engineers and researchers to develop real-time, highly scalable trading systems for one of the industry's largest trading desks.
• Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance
• Works on JP Morgan flagship technology product, Athena, which is one of the largest Python code bases in the world (50+ million lines of code).
• Collaborates with Quant Researchers and Business Users to document functional requirements
• Writes high quality code in python and React/Java Script to build best in class applications what would be used directly by the business users
• Gains exposure to Pricing, Risk and Trade Management functions by working closely with business users
• Learns and applies system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Strong knowledge on algorithms, data structures, design patterns and OOP.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, C++, Java)
• Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies: React.JS
• Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, C++, Java).
• While prior finance experience is not required, a strong interest in learning about financial products and markets is essential.