Senior Lead Software Engineer - Trading Systems

About the role

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer within the Corporate & Investment Bank Securitized Product Group Technology team, you will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for trade pre-trade, trade capture, pricing, and real-time risk & PnL workflows. Your expertise will drive cross-functional adoption of technical methods, ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of industry trends, best practices, and technological advances.

Responsibilities

• Program and problem-solve with 100% hands-on development, support, bug fixes, and user management.
• Design and develop trading tools, technical solutions, and streamline the technological stack across pre-trade, trade capture, and pricing domains for FICC asset classes.
• Conduct thorough analysis of legacy systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the success of transformation initiatives and report progress to senior leadership.
• Drive the design and development of new systems, deep-dive into existing systems, and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with wider SPG Trading, Risk, and P&L teams to build scalable and robust solutions that support business needs.
• Quickly develop proof-of-concept solutions to prove feasibility of technological solutions.
• Proactively communicate with management and business stakeholders.
• Lead pilot projects to test new technologies and methodologies, evaluating their potential impact on the firm.
• Drive adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis).
• Establish measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promote reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.
• Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve value realized by automation at scale.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience with Java, Core Spring Framework, and sub-projects like Spring Boot and Spring Cloud. Python or C++ are also acceptable.
• Experience developing software using Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco, and AMPS as messaging hubs.
• Experience in developing transformation projects with the latest technological skills in the Fixed Income trading system domain.
• Demonstrated prior experience influencing across highly matrixed, complex organizations and delivering value at scale.
• Experience working on complex projects supporting system design, testing, and operational stability.
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience using Java, Python, C++, or SQL.
• Experience as a lead software engineer for a small team.
• Strong understanding of programming and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Graduate degree in Computer Science/Engineering.
• AI/ML, NLP knowledge.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support.
• Financial coaching.

Pay

Competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. 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.

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.

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.