Lead Software Engineer — Java & React, Cloud-Enabled

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

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to implement critical technology solutions within their Corporate Technology division. The role requires advanced experience in software engineering, proficiency in programming languages like Java and Python, and expertise in Agile methodologies and SDLC tools. You will be responsible for developing high-quality production code, leading evaluation sessions with vendors, and improving the stability of software applications. This position offers a dynamic team culture focused on inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications

• Proficient advanced experience in software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and technical troubleshooting.
• Develop secure high-quality production code; review and debug code.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate recurring issues to improve software stability.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and teams.
• Encourage use of new technologies within Software Engineering.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

JPA

SQL

REST

Python

Agile methodology

SDLC tools (JIRA, Jenkins, GIT, JUnit)

Automation and continuous delivery

Cloud native experience

Education

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

GIT

JUnit

Job description

A global financial institution is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to implement critical technology solutions within their Corporate Technology division. The role requires advanced experience in software engineering, proficiency in programming languages like Java and Python, and expertise in Agile methodologies and SDLC tools. You will be responsible for developing high-quality production code, leading evaluation sessions with vendors, and improving the stability of software applications. This position offers a dynamic team culture focused on inclusion and diversity.