Lead Software Engineer - Quant Research Technology
On-site · London, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead Software Engineer responsible for developing a high-performance, production-grade quantitative portfolio construction platform. The role emphasizes delivering Java and Python solutions across the full SDLC, building microservices on AWS ECS, event-driven services with AWS Lambda, Airflow for complex batch processing, and scalable data storage with Cassandra and S3. You will engage in architectural design discussions, code reviews, and collaboration with large teams, drive best practices, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and innovation while delivering reliable software and analytics capabilities that advance JPM Asset Management’s business. The ideal candidate has strong software development skills in Java or Python, deep knowledge of system architecture, and experience operating in large, cross-functional teams.
Required Qualifications
- BS or MSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Science Discipline
- Excellent software development skill in Java or Python and ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Advanced knowledge of architecture and design across all systems
- Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
- Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals
- Passionate about building an innovative culture
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