Lead Full-Stack Architect: AI-Enhanced, Cloud-Native

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Glasgow invites a Lead Software Engineer to shape platform-level software—leading React-based micro-frontend work and scalable Python services.

You will steer architecture decisions, champion secure, observable designs, and promote AI-assisted engineering practices across teams. Ideal candidates have deep SDLC knowledge, agile expertise (CI/CD, resiliency, security), and a strong grasp of the financial services tech landscape.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools with validation of AI outputs
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs/outputs
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems; Practical cloud native experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of React-based micro-frontend applications and shared UI frameworks.
• Own and drive system design and architecture decisions (scalability, resiliency, observability, security, and maintainability).
• Design and build container-based, scalable backend services using Python (Fast API) and modern API patterns.
• Develop secure and high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others
• Drive team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes
• Apply knowledge of SDLC tools, including AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve value
• Identify opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues to improve operational stability
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams to assess architectural designs and applicability

Skills

React

Python

FastAPI

CI/CD

Cloud AWS

AI-assisted tools

Agile methodologies

Secure coding

System design

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Glasgow invites a Lead Software Engineer to shape platform-level software—leading React-based micro-frontend work and scalable Python services.

You will steer architecture decisions, champion secure, observable designs, and promote AI-assisted engineering practices across teams. Ideal candidates have deep SDLC knowledge, agile expertise (CI/CD, resiliency, security), and a strong grasp of the financial services tech landscape.