Lead Software & Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

A financial services firm in Bournemouth is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure Platforms team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud native applications, as well as proficiency in Java and Python. You will be responsible for developing high-quality production code and enhancing operational stability. The role emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusion, making it an exciting opportunity for innovative professionals.

Qualifications

• Training or certification in infrastructure disciplines.
• Hands-on experience in building cloud native applications.
• Experience with Java, Python, APIs, REST, Microservices.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot software solutions.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and teams.
• Oversee operational stability of software applications.

Skills

Infrastructure disciplines & concepts

Cloud native applications

Java

Python

APIs

Microservices

Automation

Continuous delivery

Agile methodologies

Financial services IT systems

Tools

Ansible

Ansible Automation Platform

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Infrastructure Platforms team, Enterprise Production Automation Services, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Training, certification or experience on infrastructure disciplines & concepts.
• Hands on experience in building cloud native applications, application design and Architecture.
• Experience supporting and integrating vendor supplied Enterprise applications.
• Experience with Java, Python, APIs, REST, Microservices, Workflows, Red Hat Linux.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as 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, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, or similar Enterprise automation platform.

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.