Java Backend Lead Software Engineer

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

Job summary

As a Lead Software Engineer at a leading financial services firm, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering innovative technology solutions. You will work within an agile team to enhance operational stability and promote cutting-edge technologies. Your expertise in Java, Spring, and cloud-native development will be vital in driving the firm's objectives while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Proven experience with Kafka and streaming technologies.
• Advanced skills in Java and Spring framework.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot creative software solutions.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams.
• Contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Java

Spring framework

Multi-threading

Automation

Agile methodologies

Cloud

AI

ML

Mobile development

Education

Formal training in system design

Tools

Kafka

RESTful web services

Oracle

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 Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector Credit Risk team, you'll be an essential member of an agile team that works collaboratively to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Your role as a core technical contributor will involve creating critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions, all in support of our firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technically with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or analyze technical problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, review and debug code written by others.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented analysis of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability within existing systems and information architecture.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in system design concepts and applied experience.
• Hands-on experience in delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced skills in Java, Spring framework, and multi-threading.
• Proven experience with Kafka, streaming technologies, creating RESTful web services, and working with databases (e.g., Oracle).
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced knowledge of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Proficiency in software applications and technical processes within disciplines like cloud, AI, ML, or mobile development.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems.
• Practical experience with cloud-native development.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of Big Data development and software design.
• Understanding of Risk Management and Credit Risk.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our approach emphasizes trusted, long-term partnerships to help clients achieve their objectives.

We value diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our people are our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on protected attributes. We also accommodate religious practices, mental health, and physical disabilities. Visit our FAQs for more information.

About The Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover areas from finance and risk to HR and marketing. Our teams are vital to our success, ensuring our businesses, clients, and employees are set up for success.