Software Engineer II - Quant/Python

Position Overview

This inclusive employer is a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. You’re ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career — and we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes standard software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance
• Works on JP Morgan flagship technology product, Athena, which is one of the largest Python code bases in the world (50+ million lines of code)
• Collaborates with Quant Researchers and Business Users to document functional requirements
• Writes high-quality code in Python and React/JavaScript to build best-in-class applications that would be used directly by the business users
• Gains exposure to Pricing, Risk, and Trade Management functions by working closely with business users
• Learns and applies system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, design patterns and OOP
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, C++, Java)
• Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies: React.JS
• Exposure to cloud technologies