JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Job Description

We are searching for world-class technologists to join our team building solutions for the JPMorgan FX e-trading platform.

Candidates must be highly motivated with a track record of success. The ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, system design, threading implications, and strategies for optimizing performance-sensitive code.

In this role, a candidate will be building the components that underpin the global macro FX eTrading business working within a team of 20 developers globally and working closely with our trading partners.

These components must be highly available, highly scalable, and operate with the lowest possible latency. The systems handle high volumes of real-time data and require careful tuning for performance. Candidates would be accountable for the overall success of the systems, including design, development, deployment, optimization, and day-to-day operation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain electronic trading components.
• Use low-level programming techniques to produce highly optimized, low-latency trading software
• Second line support backing up the 1st line operate team

Required qualifications:

• Advanced professional Java experience required
• Relevant markets experience, FX preferred but not essential
• Scripting skills, python will be an advantage.
• Strong Linux/Unix, and knowledge of networking topologies, TCP + UDP
• Low latency middleware, for example: Informatica ultra messaging
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global team on long-term technical problems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Stats, Physics, or similar experience
• Possess a great attention to detail
• Ability to analyse and fix problems quickly
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Able to learn quickly and apply new skills effectively

About JPMorgan Chase & Co.

J.P. Morgan serves one of the largest client franchises in the world. Our clients include corporations, institutional investors, hedge funds, governments and affluent individuals in more than 100 countries. J.P. Morgan is part of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.2 trillion. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase serves millions of clients and consumers under its J.P. Morgan and Chase, and WaMu brands.

J.P. Morgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.

J.P. Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.