Lead Software Engineer

慨正橡扯; Glasgow; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

A leading financial services institution in Glasgow seeks a Lead Software Engineer for the AI/ML & Data Platforms team. The role involves developing secure high-quality production code, leading software solutions, and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates should have fluency in Python, practical AWS experience, and a solid understanding of the financial services industry. A competitive rewards package and a commitment to diversity are offered.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Python with experience in software engineering concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of agile methodologies such as CI/CD.
• Practical experience delivering system design and application development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of secure high-quality production code.
• Identify opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues.
• Lead teams to drive awareness of new technologies and practices.

Skills

Fluency in Python

Advanced applied experience in software engineering

Hands-on practical experience in system design

Proficiency in Software Development Life Cycle

Knowledge of agile methodologies

Cloud native experience in AWS

Understanding of financial services IT systems

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

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 AI/ML & Data Platforms team, you are a core technical contributor and are responsible for creating 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, equity, inclusion, and respect
• Provide insightful code reviews and take ownership of outcome
• Heavily uses Python, Snowflake and AWS technologies
• Develop and communicate Product vision that supports the broader organizational vision; ensure team culture consistently demonstrates alignment with leadership principles.
• Leading a team of junior developers, including talent sourcing and development initiatives.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Fluency in Python
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical AWS cloud native experience

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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 our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.