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KDB Lead Software Engineer - Equities Prime Securities Lending Technology

Hong Kong JP Morgan Chase Estimated HKD 1,000,000–1,800,000 per year, plus performance bonus and benefits*
Job Description

This lead software engineering role supports Equities Prime Securities Lending technology at JPMorgan Chase in Hong Kong. Requirements typically include strong experience with KDB+/q, database and quantitative data technologies, Java or other enterprise programming languages, software architecture, Linux, distributed systems, and financial-market applications. The candidate should understand securities lending, equities, trading workflows, and front-to-back investment-bank processes. Responsibilities include designing reliable, high-performance platforms, leading technical delivery, troubleshooting production issues, improving engineering standards, and collaborating with traders, operations, product managers, and global technology teams. The successful candidate is expected to communicate clearly, mentor engineers, manage priorities, and deliver secure, scalable solutions in a regulated environment.

Company Info

JPMorgan Chase is one of the world's largest financial services institutions, serving consumers, businesses, institutional investors, and governments. Its businesses include consumer and commercial banking, investment banking, asset management, private banking, payments, markets, and securities services. The firm operates globally and combines substantial financial expertise with large-scale technology and data capabilities. In Hong Kong, JPMorgan Chase supports major investment-banking, markets, asset-management, commercial-banking, and securities-services activities across the Asia-Pacific region. Technology employees work closely with business and operations teams to build trading, risk, payments, lending, and client-service platforms. The company places strong emphasis on security, resilience, regulatory compliance, teamwork, professional development, and responsible innovation. Compensation commonly combines base salary, annual performance awards, retirement or provident-fund benefits, healthcare coverage, and other employee programs, although exact terms depend on grade, experience, and local employment arrangements.

Destination Guide

Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in investment banking, fintech, asset management, technology, insurance, logistics, and professional services. Its financial district, Central, is a major regional hub, while Kowloon and the New Territories provide additional commercial and technology employment. The culture is international but fast-paced, blending Cantonese traditions, Chinese festivals, global business practices, and excellent dining. Life is convenient, with efficient trains, ferries, buses, healthcare, shopping, hiking trails, beaches, and nearby islands. Housing is expensive, particularly near Central, so many professionals consider Kowloon, the New Territories, or Hong Kong Island neighborhoods farther from the core. Foreign professionals generally need an employment visa sponsored by an eligible company; the General Employment Policy commonly applies, while dependants may qualify for dependant visas. Employers usually assist with immigration, relocation, and onboarding. Applicants should confirm visa eligibility, tax treatment, housing costs, healthcare arrangements, and mandatory provident-fund requirements before moving.

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