Lead Software Engineer - C++ - Markets Technology - Athens

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Equities Trading Technology Organization, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.

The Equities technology Team has 1000's of engineers working across challenging business problems, from low latency execution to algorithmic trading and AI/ML/NLP implementation. The role will be based in Athens, working closely with London Business and Global partners.

You will be responsible for:

• Executing creative software solutions and technical troubleshooting
• Developing secure high-quality production code
• Leading evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams
• Developing distributed trading software products
• Providing L2 support to the trading desk
• Identifying opportunities for latency improvement and maintenance simplification

Required Skills:

• Advanced experience in modern C++ (C++17)
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Expertise in system design and application development
• Strong background in financial services technology

The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a global financial institution, contributing to critical trading systems while being part of JPMorgan's new innovation lab in Athens.

Benefits include working with experienced industry professionals, access to state-of-the-art technology, and being part of a leading global financial institution with a strong presence in Greece spanning over five decades.

This position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it ideal for experienced engineers looking to impact global financial markets while working with modern technology stacks.