Lead Software Engineer - Java, JavaScript, AWS

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Software Engineer in Post Tech Technology - Margin and Collateral Services to drive critical technology solutions within an agile team. You will help shape architecture, deliver secure, scalable software, and collaborate across internal teams to support business objectives.

You will lead development efforts across Java, React JS, Python, and cloud-native environments, ensuring operational stability and high availability of enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building enterprise, high-availability software solutions.
• Practical experience delivering design, development, testing and operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, React JS, Python, etc., and cloud-native work.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review others' code.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring remediation tasks.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors, startups, and internal teams.
• Drive architecture reviews and technical credential assessments.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering.
• Promote use of leading-edge technologies.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and respect within the team.

Skills

Java

React JS

Python

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud-native

Security

Tools

AWS

Cloud Foundry

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact and advance your career with us? At JPMorganChase, you'll be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We empower you to drive innovation and deliver secure, scalable solutions that support our business objectives. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect. Discover how you can grow and thrive with us.

Job Summary:

As a Lead Software Engineer in Post Tech Technology - Margin and Collateral Services, you will play a pivotal role in an agile team dedicated to enhancing and delivering trusted technology products. You will drive critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas, supporting our firm’s business goals. Your expertise will help shape the team’s culture and foster innovation. You will collaborate with diverse professionals and contribute to the stability and scalability of our systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams
• Drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs and technical credentials
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering
• Promote awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Hands-on experience building enterprise, high-availability software solutions
• Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, React JS, Python, etc.)
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Skilled in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Practical cloud-native experience
• Proficient in working with SQL and NoSQL databases

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience designing and delivering scalable solutions
• Cloud certification (AWS, Cloud Foundry, etc.)
• Previous experience in post-trade, margin, and collateral processing

If you're looking for a place where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported, join us and help shape the future of technology at JPMorganChase