Java and KDB Lead Software Engineer
On site
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Full Time
06-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job 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 JPMorgan Chase within Prime Finance Services, you are an integral part of an global 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.
As a member of our Prime Finance Technology Group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals The team is driving the transformation of the equity financing platform and you will contribute to a broad range of projects from tackling large scale enterprise engineering challenges with Kafka or AMPS, building real-time inventory trading platforms in Java and KDB+/q, and building UI in React.
We are a fast-paced, high-energy team currently based in London, NY, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore and Hong Kong. Within this new team in Glasgow , you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you’ll be able to grow and develop your skills under the guidance of experienced technologists in the industry.
Job Responsibilities
Executes 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
Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
Leads evaluation sessions with internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
Promotes an innovative culture
Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
Proficiency in Java/Spring framework
KDB+/q including experience in building and performance tuning of real time subscriber, tickerplant, HDB are required
Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
Open-minded and willingness to learn
Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals
Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
UI Development experience in C#, React JS is preferable
Experience with cloud deployment, design and development concerns is preferable
Experience in application and data design disciplines with an emphasis on real-time processing and delivery e.g. Kafka, AMPS, FIX protocol is preferable
Understanding of the Prime business, in particular Equity Finance - Locate and Positions Management is preferable
ABOUT US
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About The Team
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
About the Company
With a history tracing its roots to 1799 in New York City, JPMorganChase is one of the world's oldest, largest, and best-known financial institutions—carrying forth the innovative spirit of our heritage firms in global operations across 100 markets. We serve millions of customers and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional, and government clients daily, managing assets and investments, offering business advice and strategies, and providing innovative banking solutions and services. Social Media Terms a... Know more
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