Lead Software Engineer - Java

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Corporate & Investment Bank team in Greater London. This role involves executing creative software solutions and developing secure, high-quality production code. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Core Java and Oracle SQL, with proficiency in automated delivery methods. A background in the financial services industry and practical AWS cloud experience is also preferred, contributing to an agile and diverse team culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Advanced skills in Core Java and Oracle SQL.
• Experience with automated development methods.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies like CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develops software solutions and conducts technical troubleshooting.
• Creates high-quality production code and reviews others' code.
• Automates remediation of recurring issues for software stability.
• Leads evaluations of architectural designs with vendors and teams.
• Fosters a diverse and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Core Java

Oracle SQL

Automation and continuous delivery

Software Development Life Cycle

Agile methodologies

Cloud computing

Machine learning

Tools

AWS cloud

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase, within Corporate & Investment Bank, youare 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in Core Java and Oracle SQL
• Proficiency in 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, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical AWS cloud experience; MSK, S3, Glue, Athena, etc

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong Computer Science background with good exposure to financial products.