Senior Manager of eSoftware Engineering - C++

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Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate & Investment Banking's Electronic Trading group. This is a unique opportunity for you to work in the team with a global presence.

As a Senior Manager of Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate & Investment Banking's Electronic Trading group, you will join a global team with a presence in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. You will be part of our global liquidity team responsible to manage to develop next generation Smart Order Router platform that provides to client a true multi-asset ultra-low latency Electronic Trading Stack that covers multiple lines of business across Electronic Client Solutions, Delta One, Program Trading, Central Risk Book, Single Stock and DMA. The main development platform is C++ on Linux operating system. Candidate should be an experienced programmer with design skills in modern C++, and possess a good understanding of algorithms, data structures, operating systems, networks, and hardware, and with advanced experience in low latency software development. Any prior experiences in developing high-frequency trading platform and order management system is desirable. Knowledge in Equities, Futures & Options business is a plus, but not required.

Job responsibilities

• Take end to end responsibilities of areas/apps, Drive projects/Complex assignments. Ability to provide overall direction, oversight, and coaching for entry-level to mid-level software engineers that work on basic to moderately complex tasks
• Design, Enhance and Develop various Apps/Modules in Electronic Trading Stack like Smart Order Routing, Internal Matching Engine, Market Access, Risk Management in C++
• Develop and maintain automated testing
• Develop scalable real-time processing solutions using agile methodologies
• Ensures successful collaboration across teams and stakeholders
• Identifies and mitigates issues to execute a book of work while escalating issues as necessary
• Participating in various stages SDLC of JPMorgan Electronic Trading services. In this role, you will the design, develop, test and productize the functional requirements for Market Access and Risk Management systems
• Exhibit sound judgment under pressure in handling time critical situations
• Lead and follow Agile Methodologies and Principles
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, solution oriented and results driven

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training in advanced knowledge of C++11/14. Template and generic meta programming
• Expertise in multi-threaded / concurrent programming
• Proven experience in design and development of low latency, real-time, scalable electronic trading systems
• Advanced knowledge of Software Architecture, Design, Algorithms
• Strong Unix/Linux background with understanding of OS and kernel architecture
• Strong network programming with good understanding of TCP/UDP protocols and kernel-bypass
• Good scripting skills ( Shell/Perl/Python)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Understanding of FIX protocol is desirable
• Knowledge of market data distribution and order management system
• Familiarity with modern Continuous Integration development practices
• Exposure/Ability learn other languages & technologies like Java, Cloud Technologies etc.
• Kernel tuning and low-level system programming
• Knowledge of Electronic Trading and Equities, Futures, and Options Exchange Connectivity in global markets is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.