Lead Software Engineer AEM

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

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to innovate and allocate resources effectively within an agile team. This role involves designing secure and scalable systems while mentoring a software engineering team. Strong experience in technologies such as Java, REST, and Adobe Experience Manager is essential. Candidates should possess leadership capabilities to drive collaborations that meet business goals in a respectful and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technologists to solve complex technical challenges.
• Hands-on with Content Management Systems like AEM.
• Proven coaching and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review code from others.
• Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate recurring issues.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams to assess technical designs.
• Drive communities of practice to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Java

REST services

Spring

Spring Boot

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

React

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Adobe products

Job description

Join us and shape the future of technology in financial markets. You will have the chance to innovate, collaborate, and grow your career in a supportive environment. We value your expertise and encourage you to push boundaries while working with cutting-edge tools and talented colleagues. Your contributions will make a real impact on our business and clients. Experience a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.

As a Lead Software Engineer in the Markets team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering trusted technology products. You will work within an agile team, driving solutions that support our business objectives. Your technical leadership will help us build secure, stable, and scalable systems. You will collaborate across teams and functions, contributing to a culture of innovation and respect. Your work will directly influence our success and the experience of our clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others
• Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate recurring issues to improve operational stability
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials
• Drive communities of practice to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies
• Foster a team culture of diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts
• Experience leading technologists to solve complex technical challenges
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems, including Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Adobe products
• Experience managing software engineering teams to deliver production-grade solutions
• Experience guiding teams to achieve objectives aligned with strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring experience
• Proficiency in Java, REST services, Spring, and Spring Boot
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and independently solve design and functionality challenges
• Practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with excellent customer focus and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and rewarding top talent
• Advanced Adobe product experience, especially Content Fragments, including design and implementation
• Familiarity with GraphQL