Lead Software Engineer, Client On-boarding & Integration Specialist, Equities Electronic Trading
Hybrid · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Job Summary
Lead the on-boarding of new clients onto JPMorganChase’s equities electronic trading platform, owning end-to-end FIX onboarding, environment build-out, certification, production cut-over, and post-go-live support; serve as the primary technical contact for clients, configure and certify FIX connections, build and maintain connectivity between internal apps and external partners, mentor junior engineers, drive release and resiliency initiatives, and contribute to test automation, security, and platform stability across the trading stack; role requires senior-level engagement with Sales, Electronic Client Solutions, and Trading desks, and frequent collaboration across regions.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years experience in a FIX on-boarding, client integration, or closely related role within the financial services industry - ideally in equities electronic trading / DMA - with a clear track record of operating at a senior / VP-equivalent level.
- Strong, hands-on understanding of the FIX protocol and electronic trading systems; ability to read FIX logs, debug session and application-level issues, and reason about rules of engagement.
- Proven track record of successfully on-boarding clients end-to-end in a front-office environment, including managing complex, multi-stakeholder integrations.
- Solid understanding of computer-science fundamentals and experience in real-time, high-performance, and/or e-trading systems.
- Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python or Perl for automation, certification, and testing.
- Good knowledge of Unix / Linux commands and shell scripting.
- Familiarity with network protocols, connectivity (TCP, multicast, cross-connects, extranets), and security practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client and platform projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with clients, sales, trading, and senior internal technology stakeholders.
- Creative, analytical, quick-thinking, pragmatic, with an aptitude for solving problems with technology.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team culture.
- Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
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