Lead Platform Engineer, Core Banking (Go/Python)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm based in Greater London is searching for a Lead Software Engineer. This position involves designing and developing scalable microservices, mentoring team members, and crafting high-quality production code. Candidates should have advanced knowledge in programming languages like Go or Python, experience with cloud native technologies, and proficiency in agile methodologies. This role provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and improve service delivery for global banking platforms.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on practical experience in software engineering and operational stability.
• Experience in developing and maintaining code in large corporate environments.
• Advanced knowledge in a major programming language such as Go and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable microservices with best practices.
• Write secure production code and debug existing code.
• Produce design artifacts for complex applications.

Skills

System design

Application development

RESTful APIs

Agile methodologies

Microservices

Python

Go

Cloud native applications

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

A leading global financial services firm based in Greater London is searching for a Lead Software Engineer. This position involves designing and developing scalable microservices, mentoring team members, and crafting high-quality production code. Candidates should have advanced knowledge in programming languages like Go or Python, experience with cloud native technologies, and proficiency in agile methodologies. This role provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and improve service delivery for global banking platforms.