Lead Software Engineer, DevOps with Equities Electronic Trading

JPMorgan Chase

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Houston, TX
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65 days ago
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a global financial services firm and one of the largest banks in the world, offering investment banking, commercial banking, asset management, and consumer financial services.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, DevOps with Equities Electronic Trading

Lead Software Engineer - DevOps with Equities Electronic Trading joins the Trading / Derivatives Execution Tech team to ensure the reliability, performance, and operational integrity of electronic and equities trading systems. This role focuses on FIX protocol connectivity, where you will provide daily production support, monitor system health using Grafana dashboards, and lead incident triage for trade workflow stability. You will develop high-quality Python code for automation and reporting while managing Kafka on AWS infrastructure. The position requires troubleshooting Linux-based systems through log analysis and network diagnostics to resolve issues in components implemented in C++. Key responsibilities include performing root cause analysis, implementing durable remediation, and driving the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices. You will utilize Bash scripting and CI/CD methodologies to maintain a mission-critical, low-latency environment while ensuring secure, stable, and scalable trading technology solutions.

What you'll do

  • Provide daily production support for electronic trading platforms and FIX protocol connectivity.
  • Monitor system health and trading signals using Grafana dashboards to track latency and throughput.
  • Lead incident triage and restoration activities during service degradations while communicating with stakeholders.
  • Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues to implement automated remediation and improved runbooks.
  • Develop Python scripts for health checks, operational workflows, and environment validation.
  • Operate and support Kafka on AWS, including tuning for throughput, latency, and security.
  • Troubleshoot Linux systems using logs, process diagnostics, and network-level checks.
  • Investigate complex issues in C++ trading components by analyzing traces and diagnostic outputs.

What we're looking for

  • Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in programming languages and tools including Python, C++, Bash scripting, and Grafana.
  • Demonstrated experience in DevOps or SRE roles within mission-critical, low-latency environments.
  • Practical understanding of the FIX protocol for electronic and equities trading systems.
  • Strong Linux troubleshooting capabilities including log analysis, process diagnostics, and command-line proficiency.
  • Proficiency in automation, CI/CD, and agile methodologies to ensure application resiliency and security.
  • Experience leading the use of approved AI-assisted software development tools while ensuring secure and compliant outputs.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP behavior, port connectivity, and latency sensitivity.

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