Lead Software Engineer - Platform Engineer - SDLC

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Platform Engineer to join their innovative team. You will design and implement automation solutions, manage CI/CD pipelines, and develop utilities using GoLang. The role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and a passion for technology, offering opportunities to impact the company's success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in building software build pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions.
• Strong experience as a software engineer, designing and coding services/utilities using Golang.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation workflows using GitHub Actions.
• Develop GoLang utilities to automate tasks and enhance productivity.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.

Skills

Automation

Software Development

Collaboration

Cloud-based Infrastructure

Systems Thinking

Tools

GitHub Actions

Golang

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we’re a new team, with a new mission. We’re creating products that solve real-world problems and put customers at the center — all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We’re people-first. We value collaboration, curiosity, and commitment.

As a Platform Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Platform SDLC team, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By your nature, you are also solution-oriented, commercially savvy, and have a head for fintech. You thrive in working in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects – and depending on your strengths and interests, you'll have the opportunity to move between them.

While we’re looking for professional skills, culture is just as important to us. We understand that everyone's unique – and that diversity of thought, experience, and background is what makes a good team great. By bringing people with different points of view together, we can represent everyone and truly reflect the communities we serve. This way, there's scope for you to make a huge difference – on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world.

As a Platform SDLC Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions for software development processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities, build out custom workflows, and develop utility tools to enhance productivity and efficiency across the organization. Your responsibilities include building secure SDLC pipelines, performing vulnerability scanning, ensuring artifacts are signed, and testing evidence is validated. You will work towards the long-term goal of developing an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) with golden paths and enabling developer self-service.

Job Responsibilities

1. Designing and Implementing Automation Workflows: Work closely with software development teams to analyze existing workflows and identify automation opportunities using GitHub Actions. Design and implement custom workflows tailored to specific project requirements, including infrastructure as code development pipelines.
2. Developing GoLang Utilities: Utilize GoLang to develop efficient utility tools, scripts, and applications to automate repetitive tasks, enhance developer productivity, and improve overall SDLC efficiency.
3. Managing CI/CD Pipelines: Architect, configure, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes. Ensure smooth integration with version control systems and other development tools, facilitating reproducible builds and deployments.
4. Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor and analyze the performance of automation workflows and utility tools, identifying areas for optimization. Implement enhancements to streamline processes and reduce cycle times proactively.
5. Creating Documentation and Training: Develop comprehensive documentation for automation workflows, utility tools, and best practices. Provide training and support to development teams to ensure successful adoption of automation solutions.
6. Staying Updated with Emerging Technologies: Keep abreast of the latest trends in automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and DevSecOps. Evaluate new tools and technologies, recommending adoption to drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Proficiency in building software build pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions
• Strong experience as a software engineer, designing and coding services/utilities using Golang
• Focus on automated testing following TDD best practices
• Well-versed in using git SCM
• Passionate about working with cloud-based infrastructure systems
• Enjoy integrating various services, tools, and components, valuing systems thinking

Our Technology Stack

The platform’s SDLC technology stack includes GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows, automation utilities in Golang, Python, and shell scripts, Docker containers for speed, and Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We leverage open-source software and build custom solutions when necessary, aiming to create lasting solutions for our customers.