Lead Backend Platform Engineer – Java/Spring

J.P. MORGAN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Backend Platform Engineer to lead the development of scalable backend frameworks. You'll collaborate with various teams to ensure a robust technology landscape while mentoring squad members. Ideal candidates should have strong Java and Spring Boot experience, familiarity with SDLC standards, and a commitment to engineering excellence. Benefits include competitive salary and an inclusive environment that values diversity.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for backend libraries.
• Experience leading engineering teams in a regulated environment.
• Ability to implement coding standards and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend libraries and frameworks.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to improve solutions.
• Lead a backend-focused squad and drive sprint planning.

Skills

Java proficiency

Spring Boot

API design

Micro-service architectures

Strong communication

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Terraform

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Backend Platform Engineer to lead the development of scalable backend frameworks. You'll collaborate with various teams to ensure a robust technology landscape while mentoring squad members. Ideal candidates should have strong Java and Spring Boot experience, familiarity with SDLC standards, and a commitment to engineering excellence. Benefits include competitive salary and an inclusive environment that values diversity.