Lead Software Engineer - Java

JPMorganChase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to oversee a team developing employee compliance applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge in software development processes, experience with Spring and RESTful APIs, and exceptional leadership skills. The role is an opportunity to impact organizational integrity while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive environment

Opportunity to impact compliance and integrity

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of employee compliance processes and regulatory requirements (preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of employee compliance applications.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.

Skills

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Database technologies (SQL, Oracle, etc.)

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Job description

About the Role

As the Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Employee Compliance Technology team, you will lead a team of talented developers to design, build, and maintain robust compliance solutions. You will collaborate closely with compliance officers, business stakeholders, and technology partners to deliver high-quality software that supports our mission of maintaining a compliant and ethical workplace. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on organizational compliance and integrity while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of employee compliance applications and services.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and team performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, compliance regulations, and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of employee compliance processes and regulatory requirements (preferred).
• Experience with Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, and Microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on organizational compliance and integrity.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.