At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative trading applications and automate processes for equity derivatives.
- Company: Join J.P. Morgan, a global leader in financial services with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Be part of an agile team that values creativity and excellence in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance by shaping technology solutions that drive business transformation.
- Qualifications: Strong Python skills and experience in systematic trading technology platforms required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Join us to shape the future of equity derivatives trading through technology. You’ll partner closely with trading desks, technology teams, and Quantitative Research to deliver impactful solutions. We offer a dynamic environment where you can propose and explore new ideas, automate processes, and collaborate globally. Your work will directly influence business transformation and provide opportunities for career growth. Be part of an agile, delivery-focused team that values creativity and excellence.
As a Lead Software Engineer in the Equities Front Office Trading and Analytics Team, you will lead the Systematic Quoting Platform workstream for EMEA. You will develop and enhance applications critical to the business, working closely with trading, sales, and Quantitative Research teams. Your expertise in Python and agentic development will drive automation and innovation. You will contribute to a global platform, ensuring stability and delivering high-quality solutions. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance applications for equity derivatives trading and analytics
- Partner with trading desks, technology teams, and Quantitative Research to deliver solutions
- Lead the Systematic Quoting Platform workstream for EMEA
- Maintain and improve the existing technology stack to ensure stability
- Automate Front Office processes and functions using technology solutions
- Collaborate with global and local counterparts to solve business problems
- Drive team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes
- Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain to improve the value realized by automation
- Participate in business transformation projects across analytics, marking, and publishing
- Propose and explore new solutions to drive competitive advantage
- Apply disciplined code management, testing, and deployment practices
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Hands-on experience with systematic trading technology platforms
- Proven ability to develop, deploy, and maintain commercial service-oriented applications
- Strong Python skills and familiarity with agentic development (ADLC)
- Business knowledge of simple derivative products (vanilla options, variance swaps, strategies involving vanillas)
- Understanding of pricing and risk evaluation using Greeks
- Experience with at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, etc.)
- Knowledge of at least one relational database (Sybase, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools
- Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows
- Effective utilization of unit testing
- Experience across the full project lifecycle
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Equities business knowledge or relevant experience in other business areas
- Unix or Linux knowledge
- Working knowledge of continuous integration and deployment processes
- Experience with project management
- Familiarity with service-oriented platforms and current generation open source frameworks
Lead Software Engineer - Python / AI employer: JP Morgan Chase
At J.P. Morgan, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly within our Global Financial Crimes Compliance team in EMEA. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a collaborative work culture where employees are empowered to grow and develop their skills in a dynamic environment. With access to comprehensive training and the opportunity to engage with a wide range of financial services, you will find meaningful and rewarding career advancement in a company that values your contributions.
