Senior Lead Software Engineer, Precious Metals / Front Office / Athena

JPMorgan Chase

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$171,000–$260,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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This role $216k
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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 · Senior Lead Software Engineer, Precious Metals / Front Office / Athena

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Banking Precious Metals and Agriculture team, you will lead an agile software engineering group in New York City, driving the development of market-leading technology solutions for precious metals trading. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing regional needs, fostering cross-functional collaboration with core tech teams, and implementing AI-assisted practices to enhance code quality and delivery speed. You will work closely with Trading, Quantitative Research, Sales, and Middle Office teams to deliver robust software in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in large-scale system development using languages like Python or Java, along with expertise in cloud computing and full-stack development. Strong knowledge of responsible AI use and secure coding practices is essential, as well as the ability to manage complex technical challenges and mentor senior engineers. Experience in commodities finance or investment banking is preferred but not mandatory, with a willingness to learn and grow within the domain.

What you'll do

  • Leads regional Precious Metals and Agricultural products team, aligning with global priorities.
  • Manages NYC-based software engineering team to drive business results through technology.
  • Implements AI-assisted practices to enhance code quality and delivery speed across teams.
  • Promotes cross-functional collaboration for innovative, scalable solutions in commodities tech.
  • Ensures secure coding standards and peer reviews within the software development lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • At least 2 years of experience leading software engineering teams in complex technical projects.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Math or equivalent with relevant industry experience.
  • Expertise in developing performant, large-scale systems using object-oriented languages like Python or Java.
  • Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in cloud computing, full-stack development, and quantitative finance.
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI use, including data sensitivity and secure handling practices.
  • Proven ability to manage end-to-end business processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and business domains.

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