DevOps, Integration Specialist for Electronic Trading - Senior Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Banking's Equities Electronic Trading 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. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

The Electronic Trading Group is a dynamic and expanding technology team focused on delivering timely testing solutions to meet the growing demands of our business. We are seeking a DevOps / Integration Specialist to join our Global Equities Electronic Trading team. This role is pivotal in setting up and maintaining a continuous integration environment and providing robust testing solutions for our electronic trading applications including Smart Order Router, Market Access, DMA/Sponsored DMA, Risk Controls and Internal Matching Engine.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement a framework for continuous integration environments, driving its adoption and evolution.
• Automate testing processes and any manual workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Integrate with various trading front office, middle office and back office system
• Manage release processes, provide environment support, and offer production support as needed.
• Conduct client, venue certification, and connectivity for various exchanges, markets, and dark pools.
• Test and validate individual applications and end-to-end integration.
• Works very closely with stake holders and clients and update, configure, change the trading application and downstream peripherals.
• Carry out Client , Venue Certification and Connectivity for various exchanges/markets/dark pools
• Working with various teams including Application Development, Business Analyst & Operations

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering* concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced knowledge of programming language(s) - Unix scripting, Python, and Java programming languages for Automation, Monitoring and Surveillance
• Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Scripting skills to automate day-to-day development and testing and integration tasks (Shell/Perl/Python)
• Creating and automating Test Strategies/Test Plans based on functional Testing and non-functional requirements and Executing them
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
• Practical cloud native experience
• Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Electronic trading exposure with knowledge in trading protocols such as FIX is desirable
• Knowledge of Equities Trading Stack – Order Management Systems, ALGO, Smart Order Routers, Dark Pools, Equities exchange protocols
• Knowledge of kdb/q is a plus

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.