Lead Software Engineer - Android

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is looking for a Lead Software Engineer – Android to join their Accelerator’s Engineering team in London. This role emphasizes developing customer-centric products and requires advanced experience in Kotlin/Java, Agile methodologies, and a solid understanding of Android architecture. The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented thinker who thrives in collaborative environments. Mentorship and strong communication are essential, along with a degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Qualifications

• Proficient advanced experience in Kotlin/Java.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design and application development.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives to influence product design and application functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and ship new features.
• Mentor and support the personal growth of team members.

Skills

Kotlin/Java

Agile methodologies

Android architecture patterns

JUnit

Dependency Injection

Version control (Git)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, our new team is dedicated to creating customer‑centric products that address real‑world problems. We foster an environment that encourages skill development and realisation of potential, valuing collaboration, curiosity, and commitment.

As a Lead Software Engineer – Android at JPMorgan Chase within the Accelerator’s Engineering team, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By your nature, you are also solution‑oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. You thrive in working in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects – and depending on your strengths and interests, you’ll have the opportunity to move between them.

While we’re looking for professional skills, culture is just as important to us. We understand that everyone’s unique – and that diversity of thought, experience and background is what makes a good team, great. By bringing people with different points of view together, we can represent everyone and truly reflect the communities we serve. This way, there’s scope for you to make a huge difference – on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world.

Job responsibilities

• Drive initiatives that influence the product design, architecture and application functionality
• Influence architecture decisions and review code of any scope produced by the team
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Serve as a function‑wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure high‑quality code through solid testing and adherence to best practices/ standards
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest industry trends and technologies to keep our products at the forefront of innovation
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve existing or newly‑identified prioritised defects
• Mentor and support the personal growth of other colleagues, encouraging efficiency in their roles

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience in Kotlin/Java
• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, Agile methodologies, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Strong experience with common Android architecture patterns, including MVVM, Use Cases and Clean Architecture
• Strong experience writing unit tests using JUnit or any other modern framework
• Strong experience with Dependency Injection patterns using Dagger or any other framework
• Strong understanding of core Android libraries and frameworks like Compose, Coroutines, Flows, RxJava, Retrofit, Security
• Proficient understanding of version control tools such as Git
• Good communication skills, you can work well within a delivery team and manage interactions with other parts of the organisation, such as Product and Operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Understanding of Mobile Application Security and cryptography
• Experience with CI/CD automation
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Commercial experience in the Fintech industry
• Exposure to cross‑platform frameworks such as React Native is a plus

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