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JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase

Global financial services firm

Lead Software Engineer - Python and Java - Equity Derivatives and Pricing - Client Facing

RoleEngineering
LevelLead
LocationLONDON, United Kingdom
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted2 months ago
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Required skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Project Management

Join us and take your software engineering career to new heights. You’ll have the opportunity to design and deliver market-leading technology products that shape the future of financial services. At J.P. Morgan, you’ll collaborate with talented teams, grow your skills, and make a real impact. We value your expertise and offer a dynamic environment where your ideas drive progress. Be part of a team that supports your growth and celebrates your success.

As a Lead Software Engineer in the Markets Technology team, you will design and deliver secure, stable, and scalable technology solutions that support our business objectives. You’ll work within an agile team, collaborating across functions to create trusted products. You will help shape the architecture and development of complex applications, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement. Your contributions will directly impact our clients and the success of our business.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting to solve complex problems
  • Create secure, high-quality production code and maintain algorithms that integrate with critical systems
  • Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring alignment with design constraints
  • Gather, analyze, and synthesize data to develop visualizations and reporting for continuous improvement
  • Identify hidden problems and patterns in data to drive improvements in coding hygiene and system architecture
  • Collaborate with front office, operations, and technology teams to gather requirements and align on product specifications
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation to ensure timely delivery
  • Conduct thorough testing and validation of new products to ensure compliance with standards and regulations
  • Identify and resolve technical or operational issues during onboarding processes
  • Provide ongoing support and training to stakeholders on new product features and functionalities
  • Continuously evaluate and improve onboarding processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, Junit, Maven, Hibernate, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, and Spring Batch
  • Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with modern programming and database querying languages
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Strong understanding of equity derivatives products, their structure, and associated risks
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
  • Familiarity with one or more DBMS such as Oracle or MySQL
  • Proficiency in relevant programming languages and software tools (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java)

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About JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an American multinational banking institution headquartered in New York City and incorporated in Delaware. It is the largest bank in the United States, and the world's largest bank by market capitalization as of 2025.

300,000+

Employees

New York City

Headquarters

$500B

Valuation

Reviews

10 reviews

3.8

10 reviews

Work-life balance

3.5

Compensation

4.0

Culture

3.8

Career

3.2

Management

2.8

68%

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Pros

Good benefits and compensation

Supportive colleagues and environment

Flexible work arrangements

Cons

Long hours and heavy workload

Management issues and lack of direction

High stress and expectations

Salary Ranges

44 data points

Junior/L3

Mid/L4

Senior/L5

Junior/L3 · Analytics Solutions Associate

1 reports

$139,000

total per year

Base

$107,000

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$139,000

$139,000

Interview experience

4 interviews

Difficulty

3.0

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer rate

50%

Experience

Positive 25%

Neutral 75%

Negative 0%

Interview process

1

Application Review

2

HR Screen

3

Hiring Manager Interview

4

In-person/Final Interview

5

Offer

Common questions

Behavioral/STAR

Past Experience

Culture Fit

Financial Knowledge

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