Lead eSoftware Engineer - C++
JP Morgan Chase
Overview
As Lead eSoftware Engineer in the Electronic Trading Technology group, you drive development of secure, scalable, low-latency trading solutions. You work with an agile, front-office–facing team to design and deliver critical technologies across trading engines, algos, and risk management. You partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust software and lead communities of practice to adopt cutting-edge tech. The role blends hands-on coding with architectural oversight to keep platforms competitive and compliant.
Responsibilities- Develop secure, high-quality production code and debug others' code
- Identify opportunities to automate recurring issues for stability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into requirements
- Lead communities of practice to promote new technologies
- Act as a front office developer interfacing with the trading desk
- Work on frameworks, infrastructure, trading engines, and algos
- Participate in all SDLC phases from requirements to testing
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovation opportunities
- Formal training or certification on C++14 onwards concepts
- Advanced experience in multi-threaded and concurrent programming
- Experience in TCP/IP network programming; familiarity with LBM/UME
- Proven track record in ultra-low latency application development
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix; understanding of OS and kernel architecture
- Advanced knowledge of system architecture, design, and business processes
- Ability to collaborate effectively in teams and build relationships
- Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices and Agile methodologies
- Collaborative team player
- Strong communication and relationship-building
- Proactive in identifying improvements and innovation
- C++14+
- Multi-threaded programming
- TCP/IP networking; LBM/UME
Reference: WJ-747_30152197