Senior Lead Software Engineer - Trading System

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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Financial Services
We’re one of the world’s biggest technology-driven companies
The Role
Leads hands-on software engineering for fixed-income trading systems spanning pre-trade, trade capture, pricing, real-time risk, and P&L. Designs scalable solutions, modernizes legacy platforms, supports testing and operations, and drives transformation initiatives. Collaborates with trading, risk, and P&L teams, leads pilots, develops metrics, and promotes responsible AI-assisted engineering practices, automation, governance, and secure software delivery across teams.
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As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate & Investment Bank Securitized Product Group Technology team,  you will be a subject matters expert (SME) for a specific area of trade pre-trade, trade capture, pricing, and real-time risk & pnl stream of work. Your expertise is applied cross-functionally to drive the adoption and implementation of technical methods within various teams and aid the firm in remaining at the forefront of industry trends, best practices, and technological advances.


Job responsibilities

  • Programming and problem-solves with 100% hands-on development, support , bug fixes and users’ management skills.
  • Design and develop trading tools, technical solutions and streamline technological stack across pre-trade, trade capture and pricing domain of FICC asset class.
  • Conduct thorough analysis of legacy systems and processes; identify areas for improvement and innovation.
  • Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the success of transformation initiatives and report progress to senior leadership.
  • Drive the design and development of the new system, deep dive in-to existing system and processes to propose solutions.
  • Collaborate with wider SPG Trading, Risk and P&L teams to build scalable and robust solutions that support business needs.
  • Quickly develop proof-of-concept solution to prove feasibility of technological solutions.
  • Proactively communicate to management and business stake holders.
  • Lead pilot projects to test new technologies and methodologies, evaluating their potential impact on the firm.
  • Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.
  • Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience of Java, Core Spring Framework and including other sub-projects like Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.  Python or C++ are also acceptable

  • Experience in developing software using Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco and AMPS as messaging hubs.
  • Experience in developing transformation projects with latest technological skills in Fixed Income trading system domain.
  • Demonstrated prior experience influencing across highly matrixed, complex organizations and delivering value at scale
  • Experience in working on complex projects supporting system design, testing, and operational stability
  • Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
  • Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • 10+ years of software development experience using either: Java, Python, C++ or SQL. 
  • Experience as a lead software engineer for a small team is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of programming and problem-solving skills.
  • Team player and positive attitude.
  • Graduate degree in Computer science/engineering field.
  • AI/ML, NLP knowledge

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the TeamJ.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. 

Skills Required

  • Formal software engineering training or certification
  • 5+ years of applied experience with Java, Core Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud; Python or C++ acceptable
  • Experience developing software with Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco, and AMPS messaging hubs
  • Experience delivering transformation projects in the fixed-income trading systems domain
  • Experience influencing across complex, highly matrixed organizations and delivering value at scale
  • Experience supporting complex projects involving system design, testing, and operational stability
  • Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
  • Experience leading enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools and validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
  • Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, data sensitivity, secure input/output handling, resiliency, and security controls
  • 10+ years of software development experience using Java, Python, C++, or SQL
  • Experience leading a small software engineering team
  • Strong programming and problem-solving skills
  • Graduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • AI/ML and NLP knowledge

JPMorganChase Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JPMorganChase and has not been reviewed or approved by JPMorganChase.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
289,097 Employees
Year Founded: 1799

What We Do

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Technology fuels every aspect of our company and is at the heart of everything we do. With over 50,000 technologists globally and an annual tech spend of $12 billion, we are dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. Learn more about technology at our firm, explore resources from our Distinguished Engineers, AI & ML researchers, and other experts; access the latest episode of our TechTrends podcast, and more at www.jpmorgan.com/technology. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com. ©2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

Why Work With Us

Our technologists work on a diverse range of solutions that include strategic technology initiatives, big data, mobile, electronic payments, machine learning, cybersecurity, enterprise cloud development, and other state-of-the-art technologies.

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