What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Director of eSoftware Engineering - Electronic Trading Technology / C++ position at JPMorgan Chase?
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As a Senior Director of eSoftware Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate & Investment Banking's Electronic Trading Technology group, you will have the opportunity to manage the development of our Smart Order Router, Matching Engine, Market Access, and Risk Management systems. We are looking for someone with a wide variety of skills and capabilities, who can promote innovation and ensure the robustness and efficiency of our electronic trading platforms.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, design and implementation of low latency electronic trading systems, focusing on Smart Order Router, Matching Engine, Market Access, and Risk Management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
- Drive the strategic direction of electronic trading technology, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and maintenance.
- Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of trading systems, implementing best practices in software engineering and architecture.
- Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.
- Optimize system performance through kernel tuning and low-level system programming.
- Manage and mentor a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure our trading platforms remain competitive and compliant.
Required qualifications:
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10 years applied experience. In addition, 5 year of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise and more broadly across the organization
- Advanced knowledge of C 14 onwards, including template and generic programming.
- Expertise in multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
- Experience in TCP/IP network programming and familiarity with LBM/UME.
- Proven experience in ultra-low latency application development.
- Experience with kernel tuning and low-level system programming.
- Knowledge of market data distribution and order management systems.
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix, with an understanding of OS and kernel architecture.
- Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines.
- Familiarity with modern Continuous Integration development practices including all phases of the SDLC. Lead and follow Agile Methodologies and Principles
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
