JAVA Lead Software Engineer

Fairygodboss; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Glasgow is seeking a skilled engineer to manage a small team, develop production code, and lead initiatives in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will bring expertise in software engineering, agile methodologies, and cloud technologies while contributing to a diverse and inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Manage a team of engineers overseeing design and implementation.
• Own delivery of features across the development lifecycle.

Skills

System design experience

Application development

Agile methodologies

Programming proficiency

Cloud-native experience

Education

Formal training or certification in Software Engineering

Tools

Java (Spring Boot)

Kafka

SQL and NoSQL databases

Job description

Why you should apply for a job to JPMorgan Chase:

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Position summary

Build solutions or break down technical problems

Manage a small team of engineers, overseeing design, implementation, and delivery of multiple initiatives

Develop secure, high-quality production code, review and debug code written by others

Lead triage and resolution of adhoc, client-impacting issues

Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve operational stability

Conduct evaluation sessions with external and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials

Own the delivery of features across the development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and support

Lead communities of practice to promote awareness and use of new technologies

Contribute to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in Software Engineering concepts
• Hands-on experience with system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages
• Understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a discipline (e.g., cloud, AI, ML, mobile)
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems
• Practical cloud-native experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficiency with Java (Spring Boot), Kafka, SQL and NoSQL databases
• Cloud Certifications
• Experience managing software engineering talent

About us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, committed to building trusted, long-term partnerships with clients. We value diversity and inclusion, and are an equal opportunity employer.

About the team

Our Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk, and extends liquidity worldwide, serving clients in over 100 countries.