Lead Software Engineer - AWS / GCP

慨正橡扯; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to enhance and deliver secure, stable, and scalable technology products. This role involves leading the delivery across multiple technical domains in a cloud-focused environment, driving modernization of software engineering practices.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in system design and application development, along with experience in agile methodologies. This position emphasizes the importance of delivering high-quality production code and contributing to a culture of diversity and respect.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver system design for multi-tenant platforms.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot cloud-native systems.
• Lead by example in delivering secure, high-quality production code.
• Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices.

Skills

System design

Application development

Automation

Understanding of agile methodologies

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Java

Python

Go

Job description

As a Lead Software Engineer in Cloud Foundational Services, you will enhance, build, and deliver secure, stable, and scalable technology products. You will lead delivery across multiple technical domains while staying hands-on with design, development, testing, and troubleshooting. You will help define and reinforce engineering standards that support firm objectives. You will partner with your team to improve operational stability through automation and thoughtful architecture. You will contribute to a culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Build the cloud-native foundations that help teams across JPMorganChase deliver secure, reliable technology at scale. You’ll work in an agile, cloud-focused environment where your ideas shape how we design, build, test, and run critical platforms. In this role, you’ll lead by example with hands‑on engineering and drive outcomes through strong technical decisions. You’ll also help strengthen our engineering standards and continuously improve the developer and operational experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot complex, large-scale cloud-native systems using creative approaches to overcome technical challenges
• Lead by example in delivering secure, high-quality production code
• Review and debug code written by others, and share knowledge to support and develop junior talent
• Identify recurring issues and drive elimination or automation of remediation to improve operational stability
• Lead evaluation sessions to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and fit within existing systems and information architecture
• Drive adoption of modern software engineering practices and leading‑edge technologies
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to deliver system design, application development, testing, and operational stability for multi‑tenant platforms
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods, with a focus on delivering tangible improvements
• Proficiency across the Software Development Life Cycle
• Understanding of agile methodologies, application resiliency, infrastructure cost management, and least‑privilege security principles
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and experience working in a large‑scale multi‑cloud environment

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with Java, Python, or Go