Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year
Requirements:
- Experience working with Front Office Trading Desks
- High proficiency in Python
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Advanced skills in one or more programming languages
- Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
- Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
- Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile
- In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems
- Practical cloud-native experience
Responsibilities:
- Develop next-generation applications for commodities trading desks across the globe at JPMorganChase
- Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions and break down technical problems
- Develop secure, high-quality production code, and 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
- Lead 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
- Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
- Add to our team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Technologies:
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Support
- Machine Learning
- Mobile
- Python
- Security
More:
We are partnering directly with hackajob to hire for this role within JPMorganChase. As a Python Lead Software Engineer on the Athena platform within our Commodities Derisking Team, you will be part of an agile team focused on enhancing, building, and delivering trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. We offer an opportunity to impact your career and work on challenging technology solutions that support our business objectives. We are a global leader in financial services, serving corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors, and our Commercial & Investment Bank operates across banking, markets, securities services, and payments in more than 100 countries. We value diversity, inclusion, and long-term client partnerships.
last updated 40 week of 2026
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Lead Software Engineer for Commodities UK in Leeds employer: Hackajob Ltd
JPMorgan Chase is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, you will not only tackle complex challenges but also benefit from extensive professional development opportunities and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Located in a global financial hub, you'll be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
