Lead Software Engineer - Python, Data Platform, Trading
Company: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and
provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's
possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the
Commercial & Investment bank and Electronic Trading Technology Data
Analytics, 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. As a core technical
contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology
solutions across multiple technical areas within various business
functions in support of the firm’s business objectives. Job
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. Champion the integration and
adoption of Python technologies within our hybrid Python/KDB
platform. Collaborate closely with Quant Research and Trading Desks
in a dynamic, data-driven environment. Design and implement
innovative software solutions, employing creative problem-solving
skills to address complex technical challenges. Develop secure,
high-quality production code, and conduct code reviews and
debugging for peers. Identify and automate solutions for recurring
issues to enhance the operational stability of software
applications and systems. Lead communities of practice within
Software Engineering to promote the use of emerging technologies.
Foster a team culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and
respect. Guide team members through effective management of the
book of work, improving team performance through SDLC, testing, and
continuous enhancement of coding standards. Develop scalable
real-time processing solutions using agile methodologies. Work with
application support teams to maintain and support the platform.
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 in one or more programming language(s)
Extensive experience with Python and its data ecosystem (numpy,
pandas, iceberg, spark, jupyter). In-depth knowledge of Python
internals and the ability to develop performance-optimized Python
solutions. Formal training or certification in software engineering
concepts with advanced applied experience. Hands-on experience in
system design, application development, testing, and ensuring
operational stability. Proficiency in automation and continuous
delivery practices. Expertise in all aspects of the Software
Development Life Cycle. Advanced understanding of agile
methodologies, including CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and
Security. Experience in leading development efforts: requirements
gathering, task decomposition, time and effort estimation, delivery
planning, testing, and user acceptance testing. In depth knowledge
of the financial services industry and their IT systems Preferred
qualifications, capabilities, and skills Knowledge of common data
science libraries in Python : scikit-learn, pytorch, tensorflow.
Familiarity with public cloud compute & storage services like
Amazon EC2, EKS, S3, Fsx Lustre. Experience using KDB and/or
associated q language would be advantageous. Experience working in
a platform or developer experience team – enabling developers /
data scientists and building easy to use APIs. Background in
Financial Services, Securities Trading.
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