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# Lead Software Engineer for Commodities UK

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £61,000.0 - £101,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Information Technology, Production Code, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5883514614

## About the Role

* Experience working with Front Office Trading Desks
 * High proficiency in Python
 * Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
 * Advanced skills in one or more programming languages
 * Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
 * Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
 * Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
 * Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile
 * In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems
 * Practical cloud-native experience

## Description

* Develop next-generation applications for commodities trading desks across the globe at JPMorganChase
 * Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions and 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 evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
 * Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
 * Add to our team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Technologies:

 * CI/CD
 * Cloud
 * Support
 * Machine Learning
 * Mobile
 * Python
 * Security

More:

We are partnering directly with hackajob to hire for this role within JPMorganChase. As a Python Lead Software Engineer on the Athena platform within our Commodities Derisking Team, you will be part of an agile team focused on enhancing, building, and delivering trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. We offer an opportunity to impact your career and work on challenging technology solutions that support our business objectives. We are a global leader in financial services, serving corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors, and our Commercial & Investment Bank operates across banking, markets, securities services, and payments in more than 100 countries. We value diversity, inclusion, and long-term client partnerships.


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