Lead Software Engineer (Java & React)

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to implement critical technology solutions within their Corporate Technology division. The role requires advanced experience in software engineering, proficiency in programming languages like Java and Python, and expertise in Agile methodologies and SDLC tools. You will be responsible for developing high-quality production code, leading evaluation sessions with vendors, and improving the stability of software applications. This position offers a dynamic team culture focused on inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications

• Proficient advanced experience in software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and technical troubleshooting.
• Develop secure high-quality production code; review and debug code.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate recurring issues to improve software stability.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and teams.
• Encourage use of new technologies within Software Engineering.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

JPA

SQL

REST

Python

Agile methodology

SDLC tools (JIRA, Jenkins, GIT, JUnit)

Automation and continuous delivery

Cloud native experience

Education

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

GIT

JUnit

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology - Corporate Oversight & Governance group, you are an integral part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a core technical contributor, you will be responsible for implementing critical technology solutions across multiple technical domains, supporting various business functions to achieve 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
• Develops secure high-quality production code, 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
• 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
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts, and proficient advanced experience.
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s): Java, Spring Boot, JPA, SQL, REST, Python
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology and leveraging SDLC tools (JIRA, Jenkins, GIT, JUnit) to achieve CI/CD, Application Resiliency and Security.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies: Angular, React, TypeScript, CSS, HTML
• Exposure to cloud technologies: AWS