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Lead Software Engineer - C++

Today 2025/07/11
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Job Description

Implement critical technology solutions as a C++ developer for the Electronic Trading Tech team. Our team offers an exciting opportunity to work on our Smart Order Router, Pre-trade Risk Management , Exchange Connectivity and Direct Market Access products, playing a critical role in optimizing the execution of trades across various markets.


As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Banking's Electronic Trading Tech group, you will join a global team with a presence in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced C++ Developer. You should have exceptionally strong programming & design skills in C++, and possess a good understanding of algorithms, data structures and operating systems. 


Job responsibilities


  • Design and implement high-performance, low-latency trading algorithms and strategies.
  • Drive projects/Complex assignments and take end to end responsibilities of areas/apps,
  • Optimize and improve existing codebase for better performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues, ensuring the stability and robustness of the system
  • Collaborate with business, and other technology teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to algorithmic trading and smart order routing
  • Identifies and mitigates issues to execute a book of work while escalating issues as necessary
  • Participates in various stages SDLC of JPMorgan Electronic Trading services. 
  • Exhibit sound judgment under pressure in handling time critical situations. Lead and follow Agile Methodologies and Principles 
  • Provide overall direction, oversight, and coaching for entry-level to mid-level software engineers that work on basic to moderately complex tasks

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills


  •  Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
  •  Strong proficiency in C++11/14, STL, Data Structures
  •  Strong Unix/Linux background with expertise in Multithreading and TCP/IP Network programming 
  •  Advanced knowledge of Object Oriented Programing, Design, Software Architecture and Algorithms 
  •  Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
  •  Familiarity with modern Continuous Integration Development (CI/CD) practices

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills


  •  Kernel tuning and low-level system programming
  •  Boost
  •  TCP/IP socket programming 
  •  FIX (www.fixprotocol.org)
  •  Equities, Futures, and Options Electronic Trading Tech experience


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