Lead Java Engineer

Next Frontier Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Post Trade Technology to drive secure, scalable technology products within an agile team. You will deliver production-grade code, mentor peers, and lead architectural discussions with vendors and internal teams.

The role emphasizes cloud-native architectures, strong SDLC discipline, and collaboration across front-line businesses. Excellent problem solving and leadership are essential for delivering trusted market-leading solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system design, development, testing, and operations.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Proficiency in automation and CD methods.
• Understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies including CI/CD, resiliency, and security.
• Knowledge of cloud, AI/ML, mobile domains.
• Experience in financial services IT systems and cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, 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, startups, and internal teams.
• Drive probing of architectural designs and credentials; influence decisions.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering.
• Promote adoption of new leading-edge technologies.
• Contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Skills

System design

Application development

Automation/CD

SDLC knowledge

Agile / CI-CD

Cloud / AI / ML familiarity

Financial services domain

Cloud native experience

Tools

Java

Oracle

Kubernetes

ReactJS

JavaScript

RMQ

Kafka

Job description

Join us to shape the future of financial technology and make a meaningful impact on your career. You’ll collaborate with talented professionals, solve complex challenges, and help build trusted market‑leading products. We value creativity, inclusion, and continuous learning, offering you the opportunity to grow and thrive. At JPMorganChase, your ideas and expertise will help us push the limits of what’s possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer in Post Trade Technology, you will play a pivotal role in an agile team dedicated to enhancing and delivering secure, stable, and scalable technology products. You will drive critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas, supporting the firm’s business objectives. Your contributions will help shape our team culture, foster innovation, and ensure operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, 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

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• 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 (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile)
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with Java and Oracle
• Familiarity with messaging platforms such as RMQ and Kafka
• Knowledge of Kubernetes
• Experience with ReactJS and JavaScript
• Functional knowledge of FX or Derivatives Settlements domain

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Drive innovation and deliver secure, scalable technology solutions as a Lead Software Engineer in Post Trade Technology.