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Senior Developer-Algo Execution

London, United Kingdom
Any
Actively hiring

Senior Developer-Algo Execution

JPMorganChase
London, United Kingdom
Any
JPMorganChase
Actively hiring

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Join the Electronic Trading technology team to work on performance-sensitive systems that power global markets. We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank's Macro-wide AlgoTrading Technology team, you will design and enhance the execution platform supporting FX, Rates, and Commodities businesses. You will collaborate closely with business partners and global team members to deliver robust trading solutions. Your work will directly influence the efficiency and reliability of our trading systems. We foster a culture of teamwork, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Job responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain electronic trading components
  • Apply low-level programming techniques to optimize trading software for low latency
  • Collaborate with business partners and team members to enhance Algo order offerings
  • Support the execution platform and provide second line support for trading operations
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of global trading systems

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience

  • Demonstrate professional experience with Core Java, Multithreading
  • Show strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design
  • Apply knowledge of threading and performance optimization strategies
  • Work effectively in a collaborative, global team environment
  • Possess strong Linux or Unix skills and understanding of networking topologies, including TCP and UDP
  • Exhibit attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Learn quickly and apply new skills effectively
 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Bring relevant experience in markets ETrading
  • Utilize scripting skills, with Python as an advantage
  • Demonstrate ability to analyze and resolve issues efficiently

Work independently as well as part of a team

ABOUT US
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
ABOUT THE TEAM
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

hackajob is partnering with JPMorganChase to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.

 

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