Lead Java Engineer — Scalable Microservices & Tech Leadership

JPMorganChase; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Commercial and Investment Bank in Bournemouth. You will be responsible for creating software solutions, leading a team, and implementing technology strategies. Candidates should have expertise in Java and Agile methodologies, with a strong understanding of software development processes. This role offers a dynamic environment to drive technical innovation and support business needs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Software Development Life Cycle.
• Hands-on coding experience in Java.
• Expertise in Java frameworks like Spring.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions.
• Lead a team of developers.
• Perform code and design reviews.
• Develop enhancements to fulfill business objectives.
• Document release procedures.

Skills

Java

Agile methodologies

Git/Bitbucket

JUnit

REST services

Microservices architecture

Unix/Linux

Database technologies

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

Jira

Jenkins

Gradle

Maven

Job description

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Commercial and Investment Bank in Bournemouth. You will be responsible for creating software solutions, leading a team, and implementing technology strategies. Candidates should have expertise in Java and Agile methodologies, with a strong understanding of software development processes. This role offers a dynamic environment to drive technical innovation and support business needs.