Backend Software Engineer III

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Python Software Engineer III to enhance, build, and deliver technology products. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python and SQL programming, along with solid experience in software engineering principles and agile methodologies. This role involves executing innovative software solutions and improving the operational stability of systems. Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an object-oriented programmer.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, and ensuring operational stability.
• Experience with automation and continuous delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions and technical troubleshooting.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, reviews, and debugs code.
• Identifies opportunities to improve operational stability of software applications.

Skills

Python programming

SQL programming

Analyzing and debugging legacy systems

Code optimization and refactoring

Agile methodologies

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Python Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase within Cross Risk Technology, 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with applied experience
• Proven experience as an object-oriented programmer. Preferably in Python but candidates with experience in other languages are encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Proficiency in SQL programming
• Expert skills at analyzing and debugging legacy systems
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with automation and continuous delivery methods
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability
• Demonstrated proficiency in code optimization and refactoring to enhance scalability and performance
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Proficiency in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka for handling large-scale data processing
• Familiarity with tools like GitHub Copilot or Codeium
• Knowledge or practical experience with cloud-native technologies
• Knowledge of orchestration technologies, such as Prefect, Airflow, or Dagster

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.