Lead Java/Angular Engineer — AI-Driven Microservices

JPMorganChase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in the United Kingdom (Glasgow) is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable, full-stack solutions using Java, Angular, and microservices. You will mentor peers, align delivery to product priorities, and shape engineering culture across distributed teams.

You will drive modern SDLC practices, emphasize secure coding and AI-assisted tooling, and collaborate with product owners to accelerate value delivery in a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts
• Expert-level proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java (version 8 or higher)
• Strong hands-on development experience with Angular (version 6 or higher)
• Deep understanding of microservices patterns and design principles
• Proven ability to set engineering standards and reusable templates
• Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and branching strategies
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development tools
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, high-quality full-stack solutions using Java and Angular
• Define and enforce engineering standards, reusable templates, and shared components
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions for enterprise-scale environments
• Collaborate with UX designers and product owners to align delivery to product roadmap
• Drive adoption of modern SDLC practices including CI/CD and automated testing
• Mentor engineers and foster technical excellence within the team
• Influence architecture decisions and participate in cross-functional discussions
• Manage competing priorities and deliver predictable outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders
• Promote AI-assisted engineering practices and secure coding standards across the team

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS

Java

Angular

Microservices

CI/CD

Mentoring

UI quality

AI-assisted development tools

Security awareness

Problem solving

Education

Software engineering certification

Tools

SDLC tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

JPMorganChase in the United Kingdom (Glasgow) is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable, full-stack solutions using Java, Angular, and microservices. You will mentor peers, align delivery to product priorities, and shape engineering culture across distributed teams.

You will drive modern SDLC practices, emphasize secure coding and AI-assisted tooling, and collaborate with product owners to accelerate value delivery in a high-impact environment.