hackajob · 2 hours ago
Lead Software Engineer - DevOps Specialist - Electronic Trading Integration
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
12+ years exphackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank - Markets Technology, you will enhance, build, and deliver market-leading technology products while conducting critical technology solutions across various business functions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIHuman ResourcesRecruitingSoftware
Responsibilities
Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
Automate testing processes and any manual workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Integrate with various trading front office, middle office and back office system
Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems internals, networking, and security concepts. Working experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Qualification
Required
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
12+ years in data engineering or software development roles
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced in one or more programming language(s), such as Python, Bash
Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
Practical Cloud Native Experience
Preferred
Experience in Investment Banking Domain, Front Office Trading Applications
Good understanding of FIX Protocol and other financial messaging protocols is preferred
Experience in automation/test automation and tools
Knowledge of programming using C/C++/Java is a big plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health care coverage
On-site health and wellness centers
A retirement savings plan
Backup childcare
Tuition reimbursement
Mental health support
Financial coaching
Company
hackajob
The AI-native tech hiring platform trusted by enterprises, scale-ups, and 1M+ tech professionals worldwide.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$33MKey Investors
Volition CapitalAVP,Downing VenturesDowning Ventures
2023-05-03Series B· $25M
2018-10-25Series A· $6.7M
2017-03-31Seed· $0.58M
Leadership Team
Mark Chaffey
CEO
Phil Kell
VP - Marketplace
Recent News
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