Lead Software Engineer - Java, AI, Cloud

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Senior Developer to join their Graphite team in the UK. This role involves developing a cutting-edge, cloud-based payments processing platform, focusing on high-performance and low-latency systems. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in complex systems, advanced programming skills, and practical cloud native experience. The position emphasizes operational stability and the application of agile methodologies in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience working on complex systems.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Practical cloud native experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop secure high quality production code.
• Identify automation opportunities for operational stability.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle proficiency

Advanced programming languages

Automation and continuous delivery methods

Agile methodologies

Experience in financial services IT

Job description

Job Description

Join the Graphite team to develop a cutting-edge, cloud-based payments processing platform being implemented across the firm. This role offers the chance to work on mission-critical systems, focusing on high-performance and low-latency solutions. You’ll build new payment flows end-to-end, requiring a deep understanding of the business domain and delivering quality technical solutions. Engage in all development stages, from requirement analysis to production support, in a rapidly expanding global payments landscape.

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

• Senior developer with at least 8 years experience working on complex systems
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
• 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 cloud native experience

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.