Java Software Engineer - FX Trading Platform - Vice President at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (London, UK)

As a Senior Software Engineering (Vice President), your mission is to help lead our team of innovators and technologists toward creating next-level solutions that improve the way our business is run. Your deep knowledge of design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming will help your team raise their game, meeting your standards, as well as satisfying both business and functional requirements. Your expertise in various technology domains will be counted on to set strategic direction and solve complex and mission critical problems, internally and externally. Embracing leading-edge technologies and methodologies inspires your team to follow suit. Collaborating with our network of global technologists will enable you to deliver diverse and inclusive software solutions.

We are searching for world-class technologists to join our team building solutions for our FX trading platform.

Candidates must be highly motivated with a track record of success. The ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, system design, threading implications, and strategies for optimizing performance-sensitive code.

In this role, a candidate will be building the components that underpin the global macro FX eTrading business working within a team of 20 developers globally and working closely with our trading partners.

These components must be highly available, highly scalable, and operate with the lowest possible latency. The systems handle high volumes of real-time data and require careful tuning for performance. Candidates would be accountable for the overall success of the systems, including design, development, deployment, optimization, and day-to-day operation.

This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:

Advanced professional Java experience required

Relevant markets experience, FX preferred but not essential

Scripting skills, python will be an advantage.

Strong Linux/Unix, and knowledge of networking topologies, TCP + UDP

Low latency middleware, for example: Informatica ultra messaging

Ability to work collaboratively in a global team on long-term technical problems

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Stats, Physics, or similar experience

Possess a great attention to detail

Ability to analyse and fix problems quickly

Capable of working independently as well as part of a team

Able to learn quickly and apply new skills effectively

The hiring manager for this job opening would welcome a conversation about flexible working. This could range from ad hoc flexibility in a full time position, to a more formal Flexible Work Arrangement.

Our Corporate & Investment Bank relies on innovators like you to build and maintain the technology that helps us safely service the world's important corporations, governments and institutions. You'll develop solutions for a bank entrusted with holding $18 trillion of assets and $393 billion in deposits. CIB provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk, and extends liquidity in markets spanning over 100 countries around the world.

When you work at JPMorgan Chase & Co., you're not just working at a global financial institution. You're an integral part of one of the world's biggest tech companies. In 20 technology centers worldwide, our team of 50,000 technologists design, build and deploy everything from enterprise technology initiatives to big data and mobile solutions, as well as innovations in electronic payments, cybersecurity, machine learning, and cloud development. Our $10B+ annual investment in technology enables us to hire people to create innovative solutions that will are transforming the financial services industry.

At JPMorgan Chase & Co. we value the unique skills of every employee, and we're building a technology organization that thrives on diversity. We encourage professional growth and career development, and offer competitive benefits and compensation. If you're looking to build your career as part of a global technology team tackling big challenges that impact the lives of people and companies all around the world, we want to meet you.

© 2018 JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPMorgan Chase is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Disability/Veteran.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.