Lead Software Engineer - Python / Java - AI -Markets Technology, Credit Pre-Trade Technology

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Central London, W3 0BJ, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
16 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

25 days holiday Pension Private healthcare Equity

Lead Software Engineer - Python / Java - AI -Markets Technology, Credit Pre-Trade Technology

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London

Software Engineering

Full time

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 JPMorganChase within Credit Technology, 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

  • Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
  • Build and support AI-native systems to expand our eTrading capabilities, including the development of scalable AI platforms for trading and the modernization of incumbent systems with AI tooling.
  • Engage directly with Credit Sales and Trading business partners to understand their strategy and establish technical solutions in partnership with Product teams.
  • Architect and build new systems hands-on, leveraging AI-assisted coding and modern engineering practices.
  • Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
  • Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability and continually enhance system stability KPIs.
  • Partner with L1 support teams to provide direct support for production systems, ensuring reliability and rapid issue resolution.
  • Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
  • Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.
  • Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • 5+ years of hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability using Python, Java, or C++.
  • Hands-on experience with AI components, with a strong understanding and opinion of their application in modern technology stacks.
  • Foundational understanding of AWS services and best practices, with practical cloud-native experience.
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
  • Interest in financial markets and trading, with the ability to work directly with Credit Sales and Trading teams to deliver impactful technology solutions.
  • Strong communication skills and a passion for advancing technology through AI and modern engineering practices.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Experience building scalable AI platforms for trading or financial services.
  • Experience modernizing legacy systems with AI tooling.
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
  • Experience supporting production systems in partnership with L1 support teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

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.


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