Cloud Software Engineer II

Fairygodboss; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Software Engineer II on the Pathfinder team to contribute to an agile environment building trusted technology products in a secure, scalable way.

The Pathfinder team maintains the Application and Infrastructure Blueprint ecosystem across Chase, enabling developers to build and deploy modern apps on Public Cloud (AWS) and Private Cloud (GAP/GKP). The role emphasizes independent coding, collaboration, and adherence to secure coding standards, with a focus on AI-assisted

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience
• Hands-on experience in one or more languages such as Java, Python or Go
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling such as Terraform
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and the Software Development Lifecycle
• Understanding of agile methodologies and consistent delivery within a sprint-based model
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations and secure handling of inputs/outputs

Responsibilities

• Writes, tests, and deploys production-quality code with increasing autonomy
• Implements solutions across the Application Blueprint and Infrastructure Blueprint ecosystem
• Contributes to code review, pair programming, and shared design discussions
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in team practices and delivery workflows
• Shares knowledge with peers and newer team members while continuing to learn from seniors
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain to improve automation value

Skills

Java

Python

Go

CI/CD

Agile

AI-assisted development

Tools

Terraform

AWS Lambda

Kubernetes (EKS)

AWS ECS

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 Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase on the Pathfinder team, you are an active contributor in an agile team that builds and delivers trusted technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. The Pathfinder team owns the Application and Infrastructure Blueprint ecosystem across JPMC via the Kickstart Platform, enabling developers to build and deploy modern apps on Public Cloud (AWS) and Private Cloud (GAP/GKP).

Job responsibilities

• Writes, tests, and deploys production-quality code with increasing autonomy
• Implements solutions across the Application Blueprint and Infrastructure Blueprint ecosystem
• Contributes to code review, pair programming, and shared design discussions
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in team practices and delivery workflows
• Shares knowledge with peers and newer team members while continuing to learn from seniors
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience
• Hands-on experience in one or more languages such as Java, Python or Go
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure-as-Code tooling such as Terraform
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and the Software Development Lifecycle
• Understanding of agile methodologies and consistent delivery within a sprint-based model
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with container and orchestration technologies such as AWS Lambda, Kubernetes (EKS), or AWS ECS

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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.