Lead Backend Engineer — Java/Kotlin, FinTech Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A global financial services leader is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to drive innovative solutions and enhance customer experiences. You will work with JVM-based languages (Java/Kotlin) and be part of a team committed to ethical practices and collaboration. The ideal candidate will contribute to developing secure, scalable software while thriving in a diverse environment. Competitive salary and a strong focus on employee development are offered.

Qualifications

• Formal training in software development and proficiency in JVM-based languages.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to adjust to changing priorities and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Use domain modeling techniques for business products.
• Develop secure and scalable software solutions.
• Ensure reliable and operable systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability to change

Ethical decision making

Tools

Java

Kotlin

Cloud-native solutions

Job description

A global financial services leader is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to drive innovative solutions and enhance customer experiences. You will work with JVM-based languages (Java/Kotlin) and be part of a team committed to ethical practices and collaboration. The ideal candidate will contribute to developing secure, scalable software while thriving in a diverse environment. Competitive salary and a strong focus on employee development are offered.