Java Full Stack Software Engineer II

J.P. MORGAN; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services firm as a Java Full Stack Software Engineer II. You will be part of an agile team focused on enhancing and delivering software components for cutting-edge technology products. This role offers the opportunity to develop secure, stable, and scalable solutions while advancing your career in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technically.
• Write secure and high-quality code using at least one programming language.
• Analyze large, diverse data sets to identify issues and support decision-making.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

Angular

Agile Methodologies

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

Kafka

Message Bus

MQ Services

Job description

Job Description

You’re ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career — and we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you.

As a Java Full Stack Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase within the Reference Data Engineering team, you are part of an agile team that works to enhance, design, and deliver the software components of the firm’s state-of-the-art technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As an emerging member of a software engineering team, you execute software solutions through the design, development, and technical troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system, while gaining the skills and experience needed to grow within your role.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute standard software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technically
• Write secure and high-quality code using at least one programming language with limited guidance
• Design, develop, code, and troubleshoot considering upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
• Utilize tools within the Software Development Life Cycle to improve automation and value
• Apply technical troubleshooting to resolve basic complex problems
• Analyze large, diverse data sets to identify issues and support decision-making for secure, stable applications
• Learn and apply system processes, methodologies, and skills for developing secure and stable code and systems
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and practical experience
• Experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficiency in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment using modern programming and database querying languages
• Ability to code in languages such as Java, Spring Boot, and React or Angular
• Experience across the entire Software Development Life Cycle
• Exposure to agile methodologies like CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
• Exposure to cloud technologies
• Deep understanding of Spring and Spring Boot
• Knowledge of Kafka, Message Bus, MQ Services

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. We aim to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help clients achieve their objectives. We value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations for all applicants and employees.

About The Team

Our Corporate Technology team develops applications and provides tech support across all corporate functions, impacting lives across the financial spectrum. Join us to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs and control agendas.