Lead Java Engineer

JP Morgan Chase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Morgan Chase in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Post Trade Technology to join an agile team focused on delivering secure, stable, and scalable technology products.

You will influence design and development, mentor engineers, and drive operational excellence while embracing innovation and continuous learning. A strong background in Java, Cloud, and SLDC practices is expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, and security.
• Experience in cloud, AI/ML, or mobile domains.
• Knowledge of the financial services IT landscape.
• Cloud-native experience is a plus.
• Experience with Java and Oracle preferred.
• Familiarity with RMQ and Kafka is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and debugging.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review others' code.
• Identify opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams.
• Probe architectural designs and credentials to drive outcomes.
• Lead communities of practice across software engineering.
• Promote adoption of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Contribute to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

System design

Application development

Testing

Operational stability

Programming languages

Agile methodologies

Cloud computing

AI/ML knowledge

Security

Tools

Java

Oracle

Kafka

Kubernetes

ReactJS

JavaScript

RabbitMQ (RMQ)

Job description

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements

• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Skilled in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems
• Practical cloud‑native experience
• Experience with Java and Oracle is preferred
• Familiarity with messaging platforms such as RMQ and Kafka is preferred
• Knowledge of Kubernetes is preferred
• Experience with ReactJS and JavaScript is preferred
• Functional knowledge of FX or derivatives settlements domain is preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams
• Drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs and technical credentials
• Lead communities of practice across software engineering
• Promote awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Contribute to a culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Technologies

• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Java
• JavaScript
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• Machine Learning
• Mobile
• Oracle
• Security

More

We are J.P. Morgan, a global leader in financial services and part of our Commercial & Investment Bank, which operates across banking, markets, securities services, and payments in more than 100 countries. We serve corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors by providing strategic advice, raising capital, managing risk, and extending liquidity. In this Lead Software Engineer role within Post Trade Technology, you will join an agile team focused on delivering secure, stable, and scalable technology products while helping shape our team culture, fostering innovation, and supporting operational excellence. We value creativity, inclusion, continuous learning, and professional growth, and we are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations.