Java Lead Software Engineer - Asset Management Trading
JP Morgan
5 - 10 years
New York
Posted: 05/06/2026
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 in Asset Management Trading Technology, you will design, build, and evolve industry-leading platforms that manage orders and execute trades across diverse asset classes. Working closely with Traders, you will engineer solutions that automate and optimize the order management lifecycle. You will be part of a team that values technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and rapid delivery, where your expertise will directly shape the future of trading technology.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and engineer scalable, high-performance trading systems across multiple asset classes.
- Collaborate directly with Traders to deliver impactful solutions.
- Build and develop core Java applications for mission-critical trading platforms.
- Architect and implement next-generation messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka.
- Drive technical innovation and contribute creative ideas for platform advancement.
- Drive the adoption and scaling of GenAI practices within the software development workflow, bringing creative ideas on how to use AI tooling effectively and reliably.
- Lead code reviews and mentor team members to ensure engineering excellence.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle from design through to production.
- Focus on continuous improvement and fast, iterative delivery.
- Deploy code to production daily with confidence.
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Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Proven hands-on experience designing and building end-to-end software systems.
- Strong knowledge of core Java and object-oriented design principles.
- Experience with messaging and streaming technologies e.g. Kafka
- Solid understanding of modern software architecture and design patterns.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Traders and Quants.
- Passion for code quality, engineering excellence, and elegant solutions.
- Dedication to continuous improvement and rapid delivery.
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Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Experience in financial services or Trading technology.
- Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
- Understanding of observability and telemetry principles.
- Interest in financial markets and trading workflows.
- Experience mentoring or leading technical teams.
- Exposure to low-latency or high-throughput systems.
About Company
JP Morgan Chase & Co. is one of the world's largest and most prestigious financial institutions, headquartered in New York City. It operates in over 100 countries, providing a wide range of financial services including investment banking, asset management, commercial banking, and wealth management.The company serves corporations, governments, institutions, and individual clients, offering expertise in areas such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), securities trading, and credit management. Known for its global reach and financial strength, JP Morgan is a leader in innovation and sustainability within the banking industry.
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