Java Lead Software Engineer EDG Regulatory Technology

J.P. MORGAN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Greater London to enhance and deliver market-leading technology products. The role emphasizes collaborative problem-solving in software solutions using Java and cloud platforms. Prospective candidates should have advanced experience in Java, familiarity with Common Data Model, and strong leadership capabilities within an agile environment. This opportunity includes working with diverse teams and advanced technologies to drive operational stability and improve applications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Diversity and inclusion programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on Java concepts with advanced experience.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Advanced proficiency in Java and at least one other programming language.
• Knowledge of financial services industry IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code in Java.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and drive outcomes-oriented discussions.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate recurring issues using cloud-native technologies.

Skills

Java programming

Cloud-native technologies

Automation

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

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 EDG Technology Org, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas—including Common Data Model (CDM), Data Regulatory Reporting (DRR), Rune DSL, Java, and cloud platforms—within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems, including those involving CDM, DRR, and Rune DSL.
• Develops secure, high-quality production code in Java and other languages, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems, leveraging cloud-native technologies where appropriate.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies, including cloud, CDM, DRR, and domain-specific languages such as Rune DSL.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on Java concepts and proficient advanced experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability, including experience with CDM, DRR, and Rune DSL.
• Advanced proficiency in Java and at least one other programming language.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.), with practical cloud-native experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with Common Data Model (CDM), Data Regulatory Reporting (DRR), and Rune DSL.
• Advanced skills in Java and cloud-native development.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in adopting new technologies and best practices.

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's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.