Lead eSoftware Engineer - C++

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
London, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Franchise
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£54,370.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Software Applications C++ (Programming Language) Concurrent Computing Continuous Integration Software Debugging Software Design Documents Linux Python (Programming Language) Systems Development Life Cycle Software Engineering Software Systems
+7 more
Systems Architecture System Programming Multithreading Git Low Latency Production Code C++14

Job description

  • Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
  • Develop secure high-quality production code, 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
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
  • Act as a front office developer interacting closely with the desk
  • Work on a wide range of deliverables, from frameworks and infrastructure to trading engines and algos
  • Participate in all aspects of the software development cycle, from requirement gathering and design documents to implementation, integration and testing
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure our trading platforms remain competitive and compliant. Proactively
  • identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the e-trading systems

Requirements

  • Formal training or certification on C++14 onwards concepts and proficient advanced experience
  • Expertise in multi-threaded and concurrent programming
  • Experience in TCP/IP network programming and familiarity with LBM/UME
  • Proven experience in ultra-low latency application development
  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix, with an understanding of OS and kernel architecture
  • Advanced knowledge of system architecture, design, and business processes
  • Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals
  • Familiarity with modern Continuous Integration development practices including all phases of the SDLC. Lead and follow Agile Methodologies and Principles, * Knowledge of Multi-Asset Electronic Trading and Equities, Futures, and Options Exchange Connectivity experience is desirable
  • Experience with kernel tuning and low-level system programming
  • Experience with Python, Git

About the company

hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what’s possible.

As a Lead eSoftware Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Electronic Trading Technology group, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for building critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas in support of the firm’s business objectives.

The Electronic Trading Technology (ETT) group is a dynamic team responsible for a suite of applications that execute electronic trading strategies, with a global presence spanning North America, Europe and Asia. The group’s responsibilities include the design, implementation and support of various low latency electronic trading systems with focus on next-generation Smart Order Router, Matching Engine, Market Access, and Risk Management., 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., J.P. Morgan’s Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world. We serve clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors.

Commercial Banking provides credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and real estate services to clients-including corporations, municipalities, institutions, real estate investors and owners, and not-for-profit organizations.

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