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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer, Quant Developer, Equities Technology - Prime Services - **Company:** JPMorganChase - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Quartz (Graphics Layer), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Information Technology, Production Code, Apache Kafka - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2f7065a95400b346 ## About the Role * Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent * In-depth knowledge of Capital Markets and Equity Market Microstructure * Strong knowledge of electronic trading workflows across pre-trade analytics, signal generation, execution algorithms and post-trade analysis. * Advanced proficiency in Python. * Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills. * Ability to translate business and quant requirements into scalable target architectures and implementation roadmaps. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Hands on experience in Quantitative Trading and/or Market Analysis. * Familiarity and prior experience on KDB/q will be beneficial. * Knowledge of FIX, Market Data, Order Management Systems will be a strong plus. * Prior experience with SecDB / Athena / Quartz platforms is advantageous but not required. * Data streaming knowledge on frameworks like Kafka, AMPS will be beneficial. ## Description 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 Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), Equities Technology - Prime Services team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives., * Write high-quality Python code for front-office Technology Systems. * Collaborate closely with Traders and Quantitative Researchers to deliver solutions that enhance trading and execution workflows. * Create alignment with stakeholders, both technical and non-technical. * 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, and 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. * Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies * Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect ## Related Videos - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [How to Benchmark Your Apache Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/76-how-to-benchmark-your-apache-kafka) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023)