Lead Software Engineer - Java, Markets Technology

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 the Corporate & Investment Bank's Futures & Options Trade Processing Team, you are 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. 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 .In our business, our global footprint on some 80 exchanges is a clear market differentiator. But equally important is the timely, error-free and efficient processing of client trades, underpinned by resilient and performant cloud based technology. Our global team has a large presence in London with additional team members in Glasgow, Chicago, Bangalore and Singapore; extensive collaboration between locations is a feature of our working environment.
Job responsibilities

• Design and build scalable and resilient technical solutions.
• Lead a team of associate full stack developers and proactively look to develop, implement and further development best practices across the group.
• Drive the delivery of business value via change programs/projects within the Futures & Options Trading Technology Group
• Create automated unit tests using a Test Driven CI/CD Development approach
• Develop a strong understanding of key functions of clearing, margining & settlements within the Futures & Options world
• Partner with supporting tech leads to develop realistic and achievable project estimates.
• Analysis and build within Control, Stability, Resiliency, Capacity & Performance areas.
• Testing: Unit, SIT & UAT planning and management.
• Robust delivery of code into the production environment with zero tolerance for post implementation issues
• Take part in decisions affecting long range organizational goals & strategic planning.
• Contribute to quality improvement, code reviews, code/architecture standards, code reuse

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience in Java
• Experience with AWS or other clouds such as Azure or Google Cloud
• Very Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Expert level knowledge of core Java (at least 1.8) with clear understanding of advanced concepts in collection framework, garbage collection, multi threading
• Experience working with Maven, Jenkins, Git/Subversion
• Experience working with related technical frameworks - Spring, JMS, JDBC, Hibernate/JPA
• Solid understanding of database concepts and working knowledge with any of the vendors (Preferably Oracle) with at least some exposure to performance tuning
• Ability to take on difficult and complex large scale problems and provide end to end solutions
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in business, operations, operate
• Some experience of providing production support in a Level2/Level3 capacity

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience of working in an Investment Banking context in particular in a Futures & Options department
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle and back-office functions: clearing, margining, settlements, collateral, interest, accounting and cash management
• Experience of working in an agile environment
• Experience with FIX protocol
• Experience with doing heap analysis, profiling etc.

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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.