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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Lead Software Engineer - Data Engineering, Python/C++/KDB/AI - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Terraform, Stream Processing - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/210755281 ## About the Role * 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering, in large-scale, fast-paced financial environments. * Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability for analytics-driven teams. * Strong expertise in any of Python/KDB/C++, for real-time data processing, application development, or data engineering. * Working knowledge of AI technologies (machine learning, generative AI, etc.) to support data engineering, analytics, or SDLC automation. * Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods; advanced understanding of agile methodologies (CI/CD, Application Resiliency, Security). * Experience leading and mentoring teams in a global, collaborative environment. * Ability to tackle complex design and functionality problems independently and drive solutions across distributed teams. * Academic background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field., * Experience with market data venue and vendor data platforms. * AWS experience; practical cloud native/cloud experience is a plus. * Experience with Terraform and Kubernetes for managing production environments in public cloud. * Strong knowledge and experience in FIX, Market Data, Analytics, OMS, and equities trading in global markets are assets. * Knowledge of machine learning, statistical techniques, and related libraries. ## Description * Lead technical initiatives across global analytics teams, providing guidance and direction to engineers, contractors, and vendors in a high-velocity environment. * Design, build, and optimize real-time data processing pipelines and applications ensuring reliability and performance for mission-critical financial systems. * Leverage AI technologies and techniques to enhance data engineering workflows, automate SDLC processes, and deliver advanced analytics capabilities for trading and research. * Collaborate with research and trading teams worldwide to onboard new datasets efficiently and consistently, supporting global business needs. * Build and support robust tools and frameworks for quantitative research and production trading, including scalable APIs and analytics libraries. * Mentor and develop team members, manage book of work, and drive continuous improvement in SDLC, testing, and coding standards across distributed teams. * Influence product design, application functionality, and technical operations/processes to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving financial landscape. * Serve as a subject matter expert in Python, KDB/Q, data engineering, and AI, contributing to firmwide best practices and technical excellence. * Champion diversity, inclusion, and collaboration within large, global teams. ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)