Lead Software Engineer - Backend Engineer - Chase UK

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for the International Consumer Bank. This role involves delivering cloud-based solutions, enhancing software reliability, and leading technology practices within a diverse team. Ideal candidates have substantial back-end engineering experience, particularly with Java and cloud technologies, and excel in coaching and managing stakeholder interactions. Join us to help transform digital banking through engaging customer experiences in London.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a back-end software engineer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with unit, component, and integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end solutions using cloud-native microservices.
• Build scalable architectures for software systems.
• Support products through entire lifecycle including incident management.

Skills

Java

Cloud technologies

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Unit testing

Performance testing

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Cloud-native microservices

Education

Formal training in software engineering concepts

Tools

AWS

Messaging frameworks

Job description

Lead Software Engineer – International Consumer Bank

At JPMorgan Chase, we aim to transform digital banking through intuitive and enjoyable customer journeys. As part of the International Consumer Bank, you will deliver outstanding banking experiences for customers while collaborating with a diverse, inclusive, geographically distributed team.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver end‑to‑end solutions in the form of cloud‑native microservices, leveraging the latest technologies and best industry practices.
• Use domain‑modelling techniques to build best‑in‑class business products.
• Structure software for clarity, testability, and evolution.
• Build solutions that avoid single points of failure using scalable architectural patterns.
• Develop secure code to protect customers and the firm from malicious actors.
• Investigate and fix issues promptly to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure releases occur with zero downtime for end users.
• Write and read data in ways optimized for business needs.
• Monitor performance and apply appropriate diagnostics.
• Maintain system reliability and operational ease.
• Continuously update technologies and patterns.
• Support products through the entire lifecycle, including production and incident management.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and applied experience.
• Recent hands‑on professional experience as a back‑end software engineer.
• Experience coding with a recent version of Java.
• Experience designing and implementing effective tests (unit, component, integration, end‑to‑end, performance).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with cloud technologies, distributed systems, RESTful APIs and web technologies.
• Knowledge of messaging frameworks.
• Seasoned with operating, supporting, and securing mission‑critical software applications.
• Understanding of different kinds of data stores, including relational data stores.
• Coaching team members on coding practices, design principles, and implementation patterns for high‑quality maintainable solutions.
• Managing stakeholders and effectively prioritizing work across multiple streams.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment.
• Seasoned with cloud‑native microservices architecture.
• Proficient with AWS cloud technologies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JPMorgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer and places a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants and employees with religious practices and beliefs, and for those with mental health or physical disability needs.