Lead Software Engineer (Java/Python) for Low-Latency Trading
Summary
Lead Software Engineer on J.P. Morgan's Digital Markets Execution Technology team in London, building secure, scalable, observable code for low-latency trading systems in Java/Python. Day to day involves leading architecture discussions, code reviews, and incident response while mentoring engineers, with a focus on enterprise APIs, microservices, and AI-assisted engineering.
J.P. Morgan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in London to join Digital Markets Execution Technology. You will contribute technically across multiple areas, ensuring secure, scalable production code and robust observability for trading systems.
You will lead architecture discussions, code reviews, and incident response while mentoring engineers and promoting secure, inclusive collaboration. The role emphasizes enterprise API design, microservices, and adoption of AI-assisted engineering