DescriptionYou will join a front-office engineering team that builds and operates core Rates trading tooling where correctness, resilience, and latency matter every day.
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The environment is fast-moving and highly collaborative, with strong expectations for production ownership, rapid iteration, and high-quality delivery.Job ResponsibilitiesBuild and enhance Python services and applications that power live Rates risk and P&L, with a strong focus on low latency and predictable performance.Partner directly with traders and risk managers to turn time-sensitive requirements into reliable, production-ready solutions.Own production services end-to-end, including releases, monitoring, incident response, and root-cause analysis.Troubleshoot issues across distributed components, data flows, and runtime environments; drive fixes that reduce recurrence.Improve DevOps and operational readiness, including CI/CD, environment management, dependency management, and automation.Maintain strong engineering standards through code reviews, testing discipline, performance profiling, and clear documentation/runbooks.Required qualifications, capabilities, and skillsStrong Python development skills, including writing production-quality code with solid testing and packaging practices.Experience building and operating production services, including production support and incident-driven troubleshooting.Practical SDLC discipline across design, implementation, testing, deployment, and release management.Experience with CI/CD and observability (monitoring, alerting, logs/metrics) to keep services stable and measurable.Ability to work closely with front-office stakeholders and deliver effectively when priorities shift.Strong debugging skills and comfort navigating multi-component systems.Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skillsFinancial markets background, especially Rates trading, risk, or P&L concepts.Exposure to Deephaven, including installation and dependencies (for example GKP, Java interoperability, and runtime operations).Low-latency/performance engineering experience (profiling, concurrency, and latency measurement).Understanding of UI programming and interactive workflows used by traders.Strong DevOps mindset (automation, environment consistency, and operational ownership).J.P.
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Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments.
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The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. Full timePosting Date: 2026-06-11
Python Lead Software Engineer - Rates Live Risk & P&L in Vauxhall 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.
