Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Runtime Compute

J.P. MORGAN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in London. You will be integral to the Runtime Compute team, enhancing cloud runtime compute products while ensuring compliance to security standards. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in system design, application development, and proficiency in multiple programming languages such as GoLang and Python. This role promotes collaboration and focuses on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proficient advanced experience in Computer Science concepts.
• Practical experience in owning and operating complex containerized solutions.
• Hands-on experience in maintaining operational stability throughout development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and engineer cloud runtime compute products.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and security teams.
• Create and maintain user guides and documentation.
• Contribute to a diverse and positive team culture.

Skills

Cloud native experience

System design

Application development

Knowledge of multiple programming languages

Education

Formal training in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

GoLang

Python

AWS EKS

Job description

Overview

Join the Runtime Compute team! As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) as a part of the CIB Runtime Compute Team in CIB Cloud Success, you play a crucial role. In this agile setting, you collaborate closely with stakeholders and customers across the Corporate and Investment Bank, working alongside Infrastructure Platforms technology partners and Cybersecurity & Technology Controls. Together, you focus on enhancing, developing, and delivering firm-wide cloud runtime compute products and features. Your contributions are essential in reducing runtime compute costs, improving reliability and performance, and advancing broader runtime compute strategies and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Runtime Compute Engineering: 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 other languages as required.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with engineers and architects in Infrastructure Platform teams, engage with Runtime Compute Product Security for threat modelling, and partner with CIB SRE, Architecture, and application teams for investigations and solution design and to drive adoption.
• Teamwork and Support: Actively participate in team activities, communicate effectively, and support team members as needed. Work towards aligning on project goals and timelines, fostering a cooperative and positive work environment.
• Documentation: Create and maintain user guides, architecture and design records, and other essential documentation to support product development and usage.
• Cultural Contribution: Actively contribute to a team culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect, fostering a positive and collaborative organizational environment.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Computer Science concepts and proficient advanced experience
• Practical cloud native experience. Owning and operating a complex containerized runtime compute solution, e.g. AWS EKS.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability throughout the software development lifecycle, incorporating agile methodologies and practices.
• Strong experience with more than one programming language.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven ability to navigate complex organizational structures, with particular emphasis on familiarity with JPMorgan Chase, especially within the CIB division.
• Experience as an Application Owner at JPMorgan is highly valued, demonstrating a deep understanding of the firm's policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.
• Familiarity with JPMorgan Chase's security control matrix, policies, procedures and standards, or a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of networking and routing in cloud environments, including the ability to create and manage network policies effectively.
• Experience with cloud roles, permissions, and role-based access control, particularly within a containerized cloud environment.
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification, or a strong interest in obtaining it, demonstrating proficiency in Kubernetes application development.

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 business in a first-class way 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 place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. 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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability 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. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.