Lead Software Engineer, KDB, Equity Derivatives Systematic Trading

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

Islandwide
Not specified
5+ years hands-on kdb/q experience
Deep understanding of kdb+ tick design
Experience with large dataset optimization
JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in KDB for their Equity Derivatives Systematic Trading team. The role involves designing and delivering scalable systems while collaborating with quantitative teams to enhance trading strategies and analytics

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing and delivering scalable KDB-based systems to support JPMorgan Chase's Equity Derivatives Systematic Trading business.
  • You will collaborate closely with Electronic Trading, Quantitative Research, and trading teams to implement data solutions for derivatives strategies.
  • The position requires acting as a Subject Matter Expert while developing secure, high-quality production code and ensuring operational stability.

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JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in KDB for their Equity Derivatives Systematic Trading team. The role involves designing and delivering scalable systems while collaborating with quantitative teams to enhance trading strategies and analytics.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years hands-on KDB/Q experience
  • Deep understanding of KDB+ tick design
  • Experience with large dataset optimization
  • Building resilient high-availability applications
  • Proficiency in CI/CD and automation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Terraform and Kubernetes
  • Public cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Familiarity with LLMs in search workflows
  • Knowledge of Python, C, C++, or Java
  • Prompt and context engineering skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts
  • At least 5+ years of professional experience with KDB/Q

Work Rights

Not specified

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