Position Tittle: Senior / Lead Java Developer
Location: Houston, TX (5 days onsite)-Non Locals are also fine-but need to relocate
Duration: Long Term
Role Overview
We have an exciting opportunity within JPMorgan Chase$B!G(Js Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) – Equities Line of Business in Houston.
This role is focused on building and maintaining high-performance trading systems, supporting a fast-paced and mission-critical environment.
Additionally, the team is open to candidates with strong experience in FIX onboarding, depending on profile fit.
Role: Senior / Lead Java Developer (602 Level)
Role Summary
This is a backend-focused engineering role working on high-volume, low-latency systems. The position involves hands-on development, testing, and system optimization, with exposure to cloud modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-performance, low-latency Java applications
- Contribute to backend development (~70% coding + testing)
- Build scalable and reliable components for trading systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (trading, product, infrastructure)
- Participate in system design, architecture, and performance tuning
- Support modernization efforts (on-prem $B*(J AWS migration)
- Ensure code quality through testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
Required Qualifications
- Strong expertise in Java backend development
- Experience with high-volume, low-latency systems
- Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance tuning
- Strong hands-on coding and testing experience
- Ability to perform well in technical coding assessments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial services / capital markets (preferred)
- Exposure to AWS or cloud migration initiatives
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of trading systems, market data, or FIX protocol