Android Engineering Lead - Fintech & Innovation

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is looking for a Lead Software Engineer – Android to join their Accelerator’s Engineering team in London. This role emphasizes developing customer-centric products and requires advanced experience in Kotlin/Java, Agile methodologies, and a solid understanding of Android architecture. The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented thinker who thrives in collaborative environments. Mentorship and strong communication are essential, along with a degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Qualifications

• Proficient advanced experience in Kotlin/Java.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design and application development.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives to influence product design and application functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and ship new features.
• Mentor and support the personal growth of team members.

Skills

Kotlin/Java

Agile methodologies

Android architecture patterns

JUnit

Dependency Injection

Version control (Git)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

A leading global financial institution is looking for a Lead Software Engineer – Android to join their Accelerator’s Engineering team in London. This role emphasizes developing customer-centric products and requires advanced experience in Kotlin/Java, Agile methodologies, and a solid understanding of Android architecture. The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented thinker who thrives in collaborative environments. Mentorship and strong communication are essential, along with a degree in Computer Science or a related field.