Software Engineer III - Java E-Trading Developer
Java e-trading developer on J.P. Morgan's Macro e-trading platform in London, building highly available, low-latency components that stream real-time prices and execute client trades across FX, Rates, Commodities, Credit and ETFs. Core stack: Java, FIX protocol, low-latency middleware, Linux, and CI/CD tooling.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Advanced applied experience in Java
- Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with modern programming and database querying languages
- Strong Linux/Unix skills and knowledge of networking topologies, TCP + UDP
- Experience with low latency middleware (e.g. Informatica ultra messaging)
- Knowledge of the FIX protocol (e.g. QuickFIX/J)
- Experience with automated testing and CI/CD (e.g. JUnit, Cucumber, Maven, Jenkins)
- Hands-on experience with enterprise AI-assisted software development tools and ability to validate AI-generated outputs
- Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows (data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs/outputs)
- Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Stats, Physics, or similar experience
- Collaborative, detail-oriented, quick learner; able to analyse and fix problems independently and in a global team
Nice to have
- Scripting skills; Python an advantage; kdb+/q or Splunk a plus
- Relevant markets experience - FX/Rates eTrading
Full description
We are searching for world-class technologists to join our team building solutions for the J.P. Morgan Macro e-trading platform, which streams real-time prices and executes client trades across FX, Rates, Commodities, Credit and ETFs.
As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Macro e-trading platform team, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.
In this role, a candidate will be building the components that underpin the global macro eTrading business working within a team of 20 developers globally and working closely with our trading partners.
These components must be highly available, highly scalable, and operate with the lowest possible latency. The systems handle high volumes of real-time data and require careful tuning for performance. Candidates would be accountable for the overall success of the systems, including design, development, deployment, optimization, and day-to-day operation.
Job Responsibilities
- Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems
- Design, develop, and maintain electronic trading components.
- Use low-level programming techniques to produce highly optimized, low-latency trading software
- Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness.
- Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
- Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
- Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems
- Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture