Overview
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer in the Strategic Index Technology team, you will steer key projects that power a globally connected index platform. You collaborate with Quantitative Research, Structuring, Trading, Sales, and Middle Office to deliver high-quality software that scales and stays resilient. You’ll evolve the tech stack, emphasize testing and secure delivery, and drive ownership from inception to production. This is a chance to shape strategic index capabilities while working with cross-functional partners on impactful, market-facing solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of key projects within a global program of work
- Collaborate with and influence technology teams to deliver user-focused solutions
- Design, develop, and maintain applications and components supporting the Strategic Index desk
- Partner with business users to understand requirements and prioritize deliverables
- Apply Agile practices to take work from inception through production release
- Drive adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices, including validation standards for secure, correct, and performant outputs
- Use approved software development toolchains and automation capabilities to improve delivery efficiency at scale
- Champion testing and quality throughout the development lifecycle
- Improve platform design and capabilities through continuous iteration and feedback
- Take ownership of outcomes and drive work to completion with appropriate stakeholders
- Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences
Key requirements
- Proficiency in object-oriented or functional programming using Python, Java, C++, or C#
- Willingness to become proficient and develop in Python
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, well-tested software in a controlled environment
- Strong interpersonal skills to partner effectively with business users and stakeholders
- Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to lead effective, enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development practices (coding, review, testing, troubleshooting) with clear expectations for validation
- Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs and outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations
- Ability to take ownership of deliverables from requirements through production support
- Commitment to building reliable, maintainable software with a strong testing mindset
- Ability to collaborate effectively on a global, cross-functional team
- Commitment to continuous learning and improving engineering practices
- strong interpersonal skills
- team collaboration
- effective communication
- Python
- Java
- C++
Senior Lead Software Engineer - Strategic Index - Commodities - Front Office in London employer: JP Morgan Chase
Morgan is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion while fostering employee growth through comprehensive coaching and development opportunities. As a global leader in financial services, we empower our teams to drive impactful product management and AI enablement, ensuring that every employee can contribute meaningfully to our clients' success in a collaborative environment located at the heart of the financial sector.
