Lead Software Engineer - Java - Payments - Chase UK

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

Job summary

Join a leading bank as a Lead Software Engineer where you'll build cutting-edge cloud-native solutions. Collaborate in a flat-structure organization focused on innovation and customer-centric products. Make a real impact in the fintech space.

Qualifications

• Experience in problem-solving concepts and advanced experience.
• Ability to teach others and share knowledge.
• High standards for personal and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end solutions in cloud-native microservices.
• Develop secure code and maintain reliable systems.
• Optimize system performance and ensure zero downtime.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Formal training or certification

Tools

Java

Kotlin

Job description

We know that people want great value combined with an excellent experience from a bank they can trust, so we launched our digital bank, Chase UK, to revolutionise mobile banking with seamless journeys that our customers love. We're already trusted by millions in the US and we're quickly catching up in the UK – but how we do things here is a little different. We're building the bank of the future from scratch, channelling our start-up mentality every step of the way – meaning you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the International Consumer Bank, you will be part of a flat-structure organization. Your responsibilities include delivering end-to-end cutting-edge solutions in the form of cloud-native microservices architecture applications leveraging the latest technologies and industry best practices. You are expected to be involved in the design and architecture of solutions while also focusing on the entire SDLC lifecycle.

Our Engineering team is at the heart of this venture, focused on getting innovative ideas into the hands of our customers. We're looking for individuals with a curious mindset, who thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. Our people are solution-oriented, commercially savvy, and have a strong interest in fintech. We work in tribes and squads focusing on specific products and projects, with opportunities to move between them based on your strengths and interests.

Job responsibilities:

1. Use domain modeling techniques to build best-in-class business products.
2. Structure software for ease of understanding, testing, and evolution.
3. Build scalable solutions that avoid single points of failure using architectural patterns.
4. Develop secure code to protect customers and the platform from malicious actors.
5. Investigate and fix issues promptly, ensuring they do not recur.
6. Ensure releases occur with zero downtime for end-users.
7. Optimize data read/write operations for performance.
8. Monitor and improve system performance.
9. Maintain reliable and easy-to-operate systems.
10. Continuously update technologies and patterns to keep systems current.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

1. Formal training or certification in problem-solving concepts and advanced experience.
2. Contribute to resolving problems beyond their area of expertise.
3. Desire to teach others and share knowledge; team players over hero developers.
4. Adapt quickly to changing priorities and technologies; comfortable in uncharted waters.
5. Think long-term, choosing technologies aligned with end goals.
6. High standards for personal and team performance.
7. Maintain ethical standards and trustworthiness.
8. Prioritize the company's best interests.
9. Take initiative and adopt a pragmatic, iterative approach to goals.

Technologies:

1. Primarily use JVM-based languages (Java/Kotlin), with other languages as needed.
2. Leverage open-source solutions when appropriate, building in-house when necessary.
3. Operate in a cloud-native, multi-cloud environment.
4. Select the right technology for each problem independently.
5. Innovate while focusing on building sustainable, real-world solutions for customers.