Lead Software Engineer (Go/Python) – AI-Driven Platform

JPMorganChase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Software Engineer to contribute as a core technical partner within Core Foundational Platforms. You will drive secure, scalable solutions across multiple business functions, guiding AI-enabled development and governance while improving delivery and reliability.

You will lead design reviews, mentor teams, and collaborate with vendors and internal groups to push modern cloud-native solutions and secure practices across the SDLC.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s) ideally including one of Go, Python, React, Java
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible or other automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI/ML)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Demonstrated experience designing and scaling agentic AI-enabled development patterns with governance

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting with ability to go beyond routine approaches
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation to improve stability
• Sets strategy and standards for agentic AI-enabled engineering across a portfolio to drive delivery speed and quality
• Applies knowledge of SDLC tools, including AI-assisted development and automation capabilities
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors, startups, and internal teams on architecture and applicability
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness of new technologies
• Contributes to team culture of diversity and opportunity

Skills

Go

Python

React

Java

CI/CD

Agile

AI/ML basics

Security practices

Scalability design

Governance

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD tooling

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Job description

JPMorgan Chase in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Software Engineer to contribute as a core technical partner within Core Foundational Platforms. You will drive secure, scalable solutions across multiple business functions, guiding AI-enabled development and governance while improving delivery and reliability.

You will lead design reviews, mentor teams, and collaborate with vendors and internal groups to push modern cloud-native solutions and secure practices across the SDLC.