JPMorgan Sr Director eSoftware Engineering - Electronic Trading Technology / SOR 

United States, New Jersey, Jersey City 

646575356

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, design and implementation of low latency electronic trading systems, focusing on Smart Order Router, Matching Engine, Market Access, and Risk Management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Drive the strategic direction of electronic trading technology, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of trading systems, implementing best practices in software engineering and architecture.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Optimize system performance through kernel tuning and low-level system programming.
• Manage and mentor a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure our trading platforms remain competitive and compliant.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ year of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise and more broadly across the organization
• Advanced knowledge of C++14 onwards, including template and generic programming.
• Expertise in multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
• Experience in TCP/IP network programming and familiarity with LBM/UME.
• Proven experience in ultra-low latency application development.
• Experience with kernel tuning and low-level system programming.
• Knowledge of market data distribution and order management systems.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix, with an understanding of OS and kernel architecture.
• Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines.
• Familiarity with modern Continuous Integration development practices including all phases of the SDLC. Lead and follow Agile Methodologies and Principles

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 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