Sr Lead Software Engineer- Non Linear Rates Risk

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$171,000 - $260,000

About The Position

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Sr Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, We are seeking an experienced Senior Athena Python Rates Senior Lead Software Engineer for the development team to work on Rates Risk and PNL business deliveries and optimization. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate sophisticated solutions that support trading desks and back office functions across rates products. You will work at the intersection of technology and finance, delivering high-impact systems that enable critical risk management and profit & loss analysis for our trading operations.

Requirements

Hands-on Python development experience
Strong preference for candidates with financial services background
Solid understanding of software engineering principles including object-oriented design, testing methodologies, and version control practices
Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable code and work effectively within large, complex codebases
Ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to gather requirements from business users and collaborate across multiple teams and functions
Capability to translate business needs into technical solutions and explain technical constraints in business terms
Willing to understand and work on legacy applications when required
Willing to provide first class support to the business
Knowledge of rates products including Swaps, Securities, Options, and Repo

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with other financial risk stack platforms such as SecDB, Quartz, or Athena
Familiarity with risk methodologies and PnL calculation frameworks
Experience with distributed systems and real-time data processing
Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases
Knowledge of modern development practices including CI/CD pipelines and containerization
Exposure to quantitative finance concepts and market risk measures
Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements in financial services
Experience is using AI tools like Claude , Copilot effectively
Understanding of Clould platforms like AWS

Responsibilities

Build and maintain robust software solutions for rates trading activities.
Collaborate closely with quantitative analysts, traders, risk managers, across middle and back office processing.
Work to directly support trading operations across multiple Rates products.
Responsible for developing scalable, performant code that handles large volumes of market data and complex financial calculations. This includes implementing risk metrics, PnL attribution frameworks, and data pipelines that connect trading systems with downstream consumers.
Participate in architectural decisions, code reviews, and technical design sessions, contributing your expertise to shape the evolution of this automated platform.