Lead Java Engineer: Scalable, Secure Platform Leader

J.P. MORGAN; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Glasgow. This role involves designing and delivering secure, high-quality technology solutions while supporting business objectives. Candidates should possess strong skills in software development, particularly in Java and modern frameworks, and have experience in agile environments. The ideal candidate will mentor junior team members and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver market-leading technology products securely and scalably.
• Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications.
• Gather and analyze data to improve software applications.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Data

JDBC

ETL

OpenAPI Doc

JUnit

Kubernetes

React

Splunk

Dynatrace

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Oracle

Job description

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Glasgow. This role involves designing and delivering secure, high-quality technology solutions while supporting business objectives. Candidates should possess strong skills in software development, particularly in Java and modern frameworks, and have experience in agile environments. The ideal candidate will mentor junior team members and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.