IT & Software

Lead Software Engineer – Python / Java - AI -Markets Technology, Credit Pre-Trade Technology

JP Morgan Chase

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

As Lead Software Engineer in Credit Technology, you drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions that empower AI-enabled trading capabilities. You will work closely with Credit Sales and Trading partners to translate strategy into technical outcomes, building and modernizing AI-driven platforms. Your hands-on leadership ensures production-quality code, system resilience, and fast issue resolution while advancing AI-powered engineering practices. This role offers a chance to shape pivotal trading technology in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Responsibilities
  • Architect and implement new systems, hands-on, using modern engineering practices and AI-assisted coding
  • Build and support AI-native systems to enhance eTrading capabilities and modernize legacy systems
  • Engage with Credit Sales and Trading to understand needs and deliver technical solutions with Product teams
  • Develop secure, high-quality production code and review others' work
  • Improve operational stability by automating recurring issues and monitoring KPIs
  • Partner with L1 support to ensure reliability and rapid incident response
  • Lead architecture discussions with external vendors and internal teams to assess applicability
  • Drive communities of practice to propagate new technologies across the team
  • Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect
Key requirements
  • 5+ years in system design, application development, testing, and operations using Python, Java, or C++
  • Hands-on experience with AI components and their application in modern tech stacks
  • Foundational knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native practices
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and agile practices (CI/CD, Application Resiliency, Security)
  • Experience working with production systems and collaborating with support teams
  • Interest in financial markets and ability to work with Credit Sales and Trading teams
  • Effective communication and a passion for AI-driven engineering
  • strong communication
  • collaboration across cross-functional teams
  • ability to influence and lead without formal authority
  • Python
  • Java
  • C++

Reference: WJ-747_30141967

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