Full Stack Software Engineer III - Java, React & AWS

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

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow is seeking a Software Engineer III to design, build, and maintain cloud-native regulatory technology solutions on Mercury. You will collaborate with engineers, product owners, and compliance specialists to deliver scalable, secure software for global regulatory reporting.

The role emphasizes modern Java/Spring Boot backends, React frontends, AWS deployments, and AI-assisted tooling to accelerate delivery while ensuring data quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and applied development experience.
• Experience developing enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building modern web applications using React, TypeScript, or similar frontend frameworks.
• Knowledge of software design, application architecture, and distributed systems.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating with relational databases.
• Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications, preferably on AWS.
• Understanding of CI/CD, automated testing, and agile development methodologies.
• Experience using engineering productivity and AI-assisted development tools within the software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud-native services on AWS to support regulatory reporting workflows.
• Develop modern user experiences, dashboards, and exception management capabilities using React and TypeScript.
• Contribute to the software delivery lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Leverage enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate software delivery, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Contribute to the development of intelligent automation capabilities that improve operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI and agentic technologies to support the evolution of the regulatory reporting platform.
• Design, implement, and optimize controls that enhance data quality, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Build resilient, observable, and secure systems that operate reliably within a highly regulated environment.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

TypeScript

REST APIs

AWS

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

AI-assisted development tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

AWS

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of regulatory technology at JPMorganChase? Here, you'll help drive innovation and operational excellence in one of the firm's most critical business functions. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, product owners, and compliance specialists to deliver impactful solutions. We offer you the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to a multi-year modernization journey, and make a real difference in regulatory reporting. Your work will help ensure compliance, efficiency, and resilience across global markets.

Job Summary:

As a Software Engineer III in the Asset Management Global Regulatory Reporting Technology team, you will design, build, and support cloud-native applications on Mercury, our strategic regulatory reporting platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and innovative solutions that support regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions. You will help modernize our reporting ecosystem, improve operational efficiency, and drive the responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies. Your contributions will directly impact the accuracy, scalability, and control of our regulatory reporting processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud-native services on AWS to support regulatory reporting workflows.
• Develop modern user experiences, dashboards, and exception management capabilities using React and TypeScript.
• Contribute to the software delivery lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Leverage enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate software delivery, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Contribute to the development of intelligent automation capabilities that improve operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI and agentic technologies to support the evolution of the regulatory reporting platform.
• Design, implement, and optimize controls that enhance data quality, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Build resilient, observable, and secure systems that operate reliably within a highly regulated environment.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and applied development experience.
• Experience developing enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building modern web applications using React, TypeScript, or similar frontend frameworks.
• Knowledge of software design, application architecture, and distributed systems.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating with relational databases.
• Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications, preferably on AWS.
• Understanding of CI/CD, automated testing, and agile development methodologies.
• Experience using engineering productivity and AI-assisted development tools within the software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience within financial services, capital markets, regulatory reporting, or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting domains such as MiFID, EMIR, SFTR, ASIC, MAS, or related frameworks.
• Experience building large-scale data processing and data-intensive applications.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging platforms, and streaming technologies.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and production support practices.
• Experience using AI-assisted software engineering tools to improve development productivity and software quality.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, large language models, intelligent automation, or agentic workflow concepts.
• Experience applying automation and AI technologies to operational processes, investigation workflows, or decision-support capabilities.
• Interest in shaping the future application of AI across enterprise-scale regulatory reporting and controls platforms.

About the Team

Asset Management Global Regulatory Reporting Technology is responsible for Mercury, the strategic regulatory reporting platform supporting the firm's obligations across multiple jurisdictions and asset classes. We partner closely with Compliance, Operations, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, resilient, and innovative technology solutions that ensure regulatory compliance while driving operational efficiency. Mercury's modern AWS-based architecture is central to our long-term regulatory technology strategy, and our engineers are at the forefront of a multi-year modernization journey focused on cloud-native engineering, intelligent automation, advanced data quality controls, and the responsible adoption of AI technologies. Join us to help define the future of regulatory reporting at JPMorganChase.

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

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.