Lead Software Engineer - Backend

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Onboarding and KYC team. This pivotal role demands leadership in engineering practices, a strong skill set in modern technologies, and a passion for delivering customer-focused solutions. The ideal candidate will lead backend engineers, drive project initiatives, and contribute to a culture of equity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities within engineering teams.
• Experience designing microservices architectures emphasizing scalability and reliability.
• Cloud deployment experience, particularly with Kubernetes on providers like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 backend engineers.
• Drive greenfield projects, setting standards for design and implementation.
• Collaborate with product managers to align technical work with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Cloud Deployment

CI/CD

Agile

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Following the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we are a new team with a fresh mission. We create products that solve real-world problems and prioritize our customers. Our environment fosters skill development and helps you realize your potential. Our team is central to our success. We value collaboration, curiosity, and commitment.

Role: Lead Software Engineer

At JPMorgan Chase, within the Accelerator Business in the Onboarding and KYC team, you will be pivotal in transforming innovative ideas into customer solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about technology, and possess a solution-oriented mindset with a keen interest in fintech. Opportunities exist to work across different squads based on your strengths and interests.

Our Culture

We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, believing they make our team stronger. This inclusivity enables us to better serve our communities and make a meaningful impact both within the company and for our clients worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 backend engineers, with potential to expand
• Identify skill gaps and facilitate team growth
• Drive greenfield projects, setting standards for design, implementation, and delivery
• Develop, review, and debug secure, high-quality production code
• Enforce best practices in coding, testing, and code reviews
• Influence architecture, design patterns, and standards at an organizational level
• Collaborate with product managers to align technical work with business objectives
• Support operational aspects of production systems in a 'you-build-it, you-run-it' culture
• Lead communities of practice to promote new technologies
• Refine development and deployment processes
• Contribute to a team culture of equity, respect, and collaboration

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities within engineering teams
• Experience designing microservices architectures emphasizing scalability and reliability
• Proficiency in Java or Kotlin, and Spring Boot, with experience in distributed systems
• Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Deep understanding of SDLC practices, including CI/CD, TDD, security, and Agile methodologies
• Cloud deployment experience, particularly with Kubernetes on providers like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure

Additional Skills and Experience

• Experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka
• Familiarity with workflow engines like Temporal.io
• Knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes best practices
• Experience with distributed databases such as CockroachDB

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, dedicated to building trusted, long-term client relationships. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring accommodations for all applicants and employees.

About The Team

Our corporate functions support finance, risk, HR, marketing, and other vital areas, ensuring our business, clients, and employees succeed.