Lead Software Engineer- Cloud Engineer-AWS

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Lead Software Engineer at a leading financial services firm in Glasgow. This role involves designing advanced cloud solutions, collaborating across teams, and mentoring junior engineers, enhancing your software engineering career with cloud technologies and agile practices in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in more than one programming language.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and learn from failures.
• Knowledge of recent AI developments and their application in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and engineer cloud runtime compute products and solutions with a security-first approach.
• Provide technical guidance and support to business objectives.
• Advocate for firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices within the Software Development Life Cycle.

Skills

AWS

GoLang

Python

Terraform

Rego

Sentinel

Agile methodologies

Education

Formal training or certification on Cloud concepts

Associate level certification or higher in AWS

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, 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. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and engineer cloud runtime compute products and solutions with a security-first approach. Ensure compliance with the firm's security control policies and procedures throughout the product lifecycle, utilizing technologies such as Terraform, Rego, Sentinel, GoLang, Python, and others as required.
• Provide technical guidance and support to business objectives, collaborating with technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Drive decisions that influence product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes.
• Operate independently and adapt to changing project needs as an internal consultant focused on delivering results and adding value.
• Advocate for firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices within the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Influence peers and project decision-makers to adopt leading-edge technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture that values diversity, equity, and respect, fostering a positive and collaborative organizational environment.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Cloud concepts and practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, including solution architecture and engineering with a focus on container runtime compute platforms.
• Advanced skills in more than one programming language.
• Flexibility and adaptability in learning new skills and technologies to meet evolving project demands.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and learn from failures.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication abilities.
• Knowledge of recent AI developments and their application in cloud environments.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members to develop their skills and talents, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Additional qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of JPMorgan Chase's security control procedures and standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and applications within the financial industry.
• Knowledge of networking and routing in cloud environments, including the ability to create and manage network policies effectively.
• Experience in Agile methodologies, particularly Kanban.
• Associate level certification or higher, such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our first-class approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength, and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute, including race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments. We serve corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide in more than 100 countries. The bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk, and extends liquidity in markets globally.