sr lead software engineer - java developer
Jul 18, 2026 · JPMorganChase
What you'll do
- Design, build, test, and deliver high-quality software solutions for electronic trading systems
- Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions
- Build and maintain low-latency, high-throughput services focusing on performance and reliability
- Integrate services with internal and external systems ensuring robust error handling
- Own production outcomes including on-call support, incident triage, and root-cause analysis
- Improve engineering standards via code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and continuous refactoring
- Identify recurring issues and translate insights into improvements in system stability and developer productivity
- Contribute to team culture and engage in communities to adopt emerging technologies
Key requirements
- Strong Java and Spring coding skills with solid fundamentals
- Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and clean code practices
- Proven experience in system design, application development, testing, and production support
- Experience with FIX protocol and low-latency/high-throughput systems
About the job
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within FICC eTrading, you will join an agile team building and supporting market-leading electronic trading platforms. You will deliver critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas and business functions in support of the firm’s objectives, with a strong focus on engineering excellence, operational stability, and secure software delivery.
The FICC eTrading team partners with Global FICC businesses to deliver solutions for electronic trading across client and dealer markets, spanning a wide range of products including Rates, FX, Commodities, and Credit. The team is based predominantly in APAC, New York, London, and Athens and supports businesses globally.
This role is based in Athens, Greece.
Job responsibilities
Design, build, test, and deliver high-quality software solutions for electronic trading systems, from requirements through production rollout
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and resilient
Build and maintain low-latency, high-throughput services with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and correctness
Integrate services with internal and external systems, ensuring well-defined interfaces, robust error handling, and operational readiness
Own production outcomes by participating in on-call/support, triaging incidents, performing root-cause analysis, and driving permanent fixes
Improve engineering standards through code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and continuous refactoring to strengthen system health
Identify recurring issues and data/operational patterns, and translate insights into measurable improvements in stability and developer productivity
Contribute to an inclusive team culture and actively engage in communities of practice to evaluate and adopt relevant emerging technologies
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Strong OOP/design patterns understanding and clean code practices
Strong coding skills in Java and Spring with solid fundamentals
Proven, hands-on experience across system design, application development, testing, and production support
Experience with FIX protocol
Experience with low-latency/high-throughput systems
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Knowledge of fixed income products
Exposure to agentic AI
About the company
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 company
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.