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Java, Scala, Electronic Trading Order Management system-Lead Software Engineer

New Jersey, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeLead$152,000–$215,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for its Commercial & Investment Bank's Markets technology team. This role involves enhancing, building, and delivering market-leading technology products. You will be a core technical contributor responsible for designing, developing, and implementing a cutting-edge distributed multi-asset Order Management System (OMS). Responsibilities include working on core OMS infrastructure, workflow engines, pipeline, configuration modules, communication frameworks, instrumentation, discovery frameworks, caching, transactional services, and real-time event distribution. You will also develop automated build and deployment modules, integrate OMS components, and support existing legacy systems. The role requires advanced skills in Java, Scala, C/C++, network protocols, lock-free data structures, algorithms, Linux internals, multi-threaded programming, object-oriented design, time series databases (KDB+), low-latency design, graphs, cloud design, and experience with large-scale distributed systems.

Job 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 JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank's Markets technology team, 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.
You will help design, develop and implement cutting edge distributed multi-asset Order Management System. Work closely with other developers to design and implement core OMS infrastructure; OMS workflow engine, OMS pipeline, configuration modules, intra process communication framework, applications instrumentation and administration modules, applications dynamic discovery framework, distributed caching framework, business object transactional services framework, OMS event real-time distribution framework. Develop automated build and deployment modules to help integrate OMS components into sales and trading echo system to eventually migration to DevOps deployment scheme. Continuously make modifications and enhancements to existing legacy system applications and modules, participate in day-to-day applications support.
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
  • Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
  • Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
  • Leads 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
  • Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
  • Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

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) - Java, C/C++, Scala
  • In-depth, expert level understanding of network communication protocols (TCP, multicast)
  • Advanced lock-free data structures and algorithms and understanding of Linux internals
  • Expert in multi-threaded programming and object oriented design
  • Hands on experience with time series databases (KDB+)
  • Proficient in low-latency design and frameworks, advanced knowledge of graphs, cloud design
  • Experience developing large scale high-availability distributed systems with dynamic quality of service and linear scaling
  • Ability to collaborate with high-performing teams and individuals throughout the firm to accomplish common goals
  • Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

  • Working proficiency with developmental toolsets: Gradle, Jules, Dev-Ops
  • Exposure to dynamic programming

ABOUT US
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About The Team
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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