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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Service Layer, TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/lead-software-engineer-london-grossbritannien-58831839

## About the Role

_ 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 *

## 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 *


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