Lead Software Engineering - Java -ETT - Options Algorithmic Trading

At JPMorganChase, you will help build market‑leading technology products that power our electronic trading business. You will work alongside talented professionals who value creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, delivering secure, stable, and scalable solutions that drive our business forward.

As a Lead Software Engineer in the Options Algorithmic Trading team within Electronic Trading Technology, you will design and optimize algorithmic trading engines for options instruments. You will collaborate with diverse teams to translate trading strategies into efficient, scalable algorithms, supporting business objectives and fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting to solve complex problems.
• Develop secure, high‑quality production code in Java and review code to ensure best practices and performance standards.
• Design and implement algorithmic trading strategies to optimize execution and performance in a low‑touch trading environment.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate trading strategies into scalable algorithms.
• Continuously improve and refactor codebases to enhance performance, implement testing, and ensure reliability.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.
• Drive team adoption of enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes.
• Apply 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.
• Implement systems for order management, trade execution, market data processing, and risk management.
• Apply automation and continuous delivery methods to streamline development processes.
• Ensure operational stability and reliability of trading systems.

Required Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and advanced proficiency in Java.
• Hands‑on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced skills in one or more programming languages.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Expertise in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience with algorithmic trading systems and familiarity with trading protocols such as FIX.
• Practical experience with performance optimization and low‑touch system design.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI‑assisted software development tools, with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and multithreading in Java.
• Familiarity with financial markets and trading concepts, especially equities and options.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing high‑performance, low‑touch trading systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software issues and optimize application performance.
• Experience with messaging systems such as AMPS or Kafka for real‑time data streaming and processing.
• Experience with Cucumber for behavior‑driven development and testing in Java environments.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for testing and reporting.
• Familiarity with financial data feeds and market data integration.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems, including scripting and administration tasks.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana or Splunk for system health monitoring.

Equal Opportunity Employer

J.P. Morgan is an equal‑chance employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with religious or physical/mental health needs.