Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
London, UK
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Service Layer TypeScript ReactJS Backend Front End Software Development

Job description

Experteer Overview As Lead Software Engineer in the Athena Engineering team, you design and evolve backend services for an externally facing cross-asset risk platform. You contribute to the Athena ecosystem to empower traders and investment managers with high-performance risk tools. You will collaborate across global teams to deliver robust, low-latency solutions while enhancing service monitoring and resiliency. This role offers hands-on impact in shaping a scalable financial technology platform and working in a client-facing production environment. Pay / Benefits * Design, build, and evolve backend services within the Athena ecosystem to support an externally facing cross-asset risk platform (FX, Rates, Credit, Equities) * Extend risk management applications with Python backend and React/TypeScript frontend components * Collaborate with global engineers and product management to deliver solutions for external clients * Develop service layer monitoring and control features to maximize resiliency, availability, and throughput Tasks * Seasoned developer with proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript * Proactive and independent-able to own deliverables in a client-facing production environment * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills Key requirements *

Requirements

_ resiliency, availability, and throughput Tasks * Seasoned developer with proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript * Proactive and independent-able to own deliverables in a client-facing production environment * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills Key requirements *

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