FX Athena Developer

Job description

About the team
The Athena Program is JPMorgan's innovative and highly visible multi-asset trade capture and risk management application. Being central to the Investment Bank's trading and settlement workflow, this system demands the highest quality technology participation and solutions delivery.

About the role
We are seeking a Developer to deliver excellent quality Python-based solutions for Regulatory requirements in a fast-paced environment, and work collaboratively in conjunction with CIB Business units (including Front, Middle and Back Offices), Quantitative Research, and Operate Technology teams.

The JPMorgan Athena technology area is looking for smart Developers with strong computer science fundamentals and a track record of delivery, whether in previous professional roles, college or personal projects (for instance, open source software contributions).

We require very strong development skills across multiple platforms. The team works mostly in Python, so experience in this is essential.

Desired profile

Skills required

As a Developer within the Athena AD team, the successful candidate will:

· Design and implement scalable, robust, and supportable solutions for day-to-day needs of the FX business;
· Be proactive, independent, and a self-starter with strong business-facing communication skills; understand and deliver both technical and user-centered solutions that indicate a clear understanding of business and regulatory requirements;
· Own the workflow and delivery of high quality day-to-day solutions in a fast-paced business environment;
· Develop mostly in Python using in-house built Python framework
· Be a core part of the Athena team providing timely delivery of reliable, enhanced functionality to the FX business.
· Possess experience in Development work with proven success in understanding business needs, as well as managing user expectations for this challenging and visible role.