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# Software Engineer - Python/Front Office Commodities

- **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Production Code, Functional Programming
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/210746955

## About the Role

* Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience
 * Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, or equivalent training and relevant experience
 * Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
 * Experience in performant, large-scale system development in an object-oriented or functional language such as Python, Java, etc.
 * Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
 * Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g. Cloud, object-oriented programming, full stack development - end to end, quantitative finance)
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Enthusiastic to keep learning and growing, in technical aptitude and business understanding, * Software development experience in commodities, finance, or investment banking preferred, or willingness to rapidly learn the business domain
 * Willingness to become proficient and develop in Python, if not already a primary language
 * Ability to collaborate with other technology teams to deliver end to end solutions to the business in a constantly changing environment
 * Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with both business users and engineers

## Description

Be a key part of an agile team driving innovation to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

Bring your Software Engineering career to the next level and become an integral part of an agile front-office technology team where your expertise advances next-generation solutions. We value your contributions and empower you to stay at the forefront of industry trends. Join us and thrive in a culture built on diversity, opportunity, and respect.

As an Athena/Python, Front Office Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Banking - Precious Metals and Agriculture - Commodities Tech team, you will be 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. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges spanning multiple technologies and applications., * Works closely with Precious Metals/Agriculture Trading, Quantitative Research, Sales, Middle Office, and other technology teams to gather requirements and deliver reliable and impactful solutions

 * Designs, develops and maintains trading applications and systems used by Front Office
 * Troubleshoots production issues efficiently in a time-sensitive environment
 * Continuously improves code quality, performance and system resilience by developing secure and high-quality production code, and reviewing and debugging code written by others
 * Collaborates with global technology teams seamlessly and work in an agile manner
 * Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
 * Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect