Senior Vice President - Software Engineering - Trading Tech
Company: JPMorganChase
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Key Responsibilities Actively engage with and lead a
team of technologists to develop and deploy applications to the
highest standards, ensuring alignment with business and functional
requirements. Design and implement microservices in Java, utilizing
streaming, non-blocking, and reactive programming techniques, while
contributing directly to the codebase. Utilize technologies such as
Kafka, IBM MQ, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis cache, MSK, and AWS to build
scalable and efficient systems, providing both strategic direction
and hands-on support. Drive the adoption of domain-driven design
principles and ensure the architecture supports the trading
platform's multi-asset capabilities, while actively participating
in architectural discussions. Oversee and contribute to the
development of technical documentation, including service APIs
using Swagger, ensuring robust logging, auditability, security, and
monitoring features. Participate in API design sessions and guide
the selection of design patterns for the team, while also
contributing to the design process. Lead and participate in code
review sessions, providing sign-off and ensuring high
maintainability through TDD/BDD approaches. Demonstrate scalability
of services using mock testing frameworks and other tools, actively
engaging in testing and validation processes. Mentor, groom, and
guide junior team members, fostering their professional growth and
development within the organization. Qualifications Bachelor's
degree in Computer Science or a related field from a reputed
university/college, or equivalent experience. Deep knowledge and
expertise in Java programming, with a self-assessed proficiency of
8 out of 10 or higher, and a willingness to engage in hands-on
coding. 8-10 years of experience as a software engineer, with a
proven track record in building distributed architecture systems,
especially those involving large data volumes and real-time
distribution. Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps tool chains,
and a test-driven approach to agile delivery, with hands-on
experience in these areas. Experience with middle-tier data caching
solutions (e.g., Redis, Gemfire, Apache Ignite) and messaging-based
solutions (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ). Knowledge of modern architectures
based on microservices, REST APIs, databases, SQL, non-SQL stores,
and event-based architecture. Proven ability to mentor, groom, and
guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and
growth-oriented environment. Preferred Skills Hands-on experience
with Spring framework and AWS cloud services, actively applying
these skills in development tasks. Experience in trading systems
and familiarity with FIX protocol is an added advantage. Ability to
solve complex and mission-critical problems, both internally and
externally, with a hands-on approach. A constant learner and early
adopter of leading-edge technologies and methodologies, actively
seeking opportunities to apply new knowledge. About Us Join our
dynamic team and be part of a company that is at the forefront of
technology innovation in the trading industry. We offer a
collaborative environment where your expertise and hands-on
leadership will drive the success of our multi-asset trading
platform. If you are passionate about technology and ready to lead
and engage with a team to new heights, we invite you to apply for
this exciting opportunity.
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