Lead Software Engineer - Asset Management Global Liquidity

J.P. MORGAN-1; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their agile team. This role involves developing high-quality software solutions, enhancing application stability, and leveraging advanced technologies in the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in software development, a strong grasp of programming languages, and a deep understanding of the financial industry. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with application development and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more programming languages.
• Proficiency in CI/CD methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and technical troubleshooting.
• Develop secure high-quality production code.
• Identify opportunities to improve software application stability.

Skills

Hands-on practical experience delivering system design

Advanced programming skills

Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods

Advanced understanding of agile methodologies

Proficiency in software applications and technical processes

In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry

Practical cloud native experience

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 JPMorganChase within the insert LOB or sub LOB , 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

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• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methodsProficient 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

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry‑leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.