Lead eSoftware Engineer - C++

🏢 JP Morgan
📍 LONDON, United KingdomFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 14mo ago
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We are seeking a Lead eSoftware Engineer to join JPMorgan Chase's Electronic Trading Technology group. You will act as a core technical contributor, leading the development of secure, low-latency trading applications and collaborating across cross-functional teams. Responsibilities span the software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment, with emphasis on multi-threaded C++, Linux/Unix environments, and Agile practices. Preferred skills include Python and Git, and experience with trading connectivity is beneficial.
Required Skills
Information Technology
TCP/IPLinuxSolution ArchitectureCI/CDSDLCPythonGit
Business, Sales & Management
Agile
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Firmware
Requirements
Lead eSoftware Engineer responsibilities include designing, developing, and troubleshooting secure high-quality production C++ code for low-latency electronic trading systems. The role requires expertise in multi-threaded programming, TCP/IP networking, Linux/Unix environments, and Agile/CI practices, with a focus on performance, scalability, and collaboration with front-office teams. Preferred candidates will have experience with Python and Git, and knowledge of electronic trading connectivity and kernel/system programming is a plus. Formal training or certification in C++14+ is required.
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We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead eSoftware Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Electronic Trading Technology group, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for building critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas in support of the firm’s business objectives.

The Electronic Trading Technology (ETT) group is a dynamic team responsible for a suite of applications that execute electronic trading strategies, with a global presence spanning North America, Europe and Asia. The group’s responsibilities include the design, implementation and support of various low latency electronic trading systems with focus on next-generation Smart Order Router, Matching Engine, Market Access, and Risk Management.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Execute 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
  • Develop secure high-quality production code, review and debug code written by others
  • Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
  • Act as a front office developer interacting closely with the desk
  • Work on a wide range of deliverables, from frameworks and infrastructure to trading engines and algos
  • Participate in all aspects of the software development cycle, from requirement gathering and design documents to implementation, integration and testing
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure our trading platforms remain competitive and compliant. Proactively
  • identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the e-trading systems

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Formal training or certification on C++14 onwards concepts and proficient advanced experience
  • 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
  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix, with an understanding of OS and kernel architecture
  • Advanced knowledge of system architecture, design, and business processes
  • Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals
  • 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:

  • Knowledge of Multi-Asset Electronic Trading and Equities, Futures, and Options Exchange Connectivity experience is desirable
  • Experience with kernel tuning and low-level system programming
  • Experience with Python, Git
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