Lead Software Engineer - Platform Engineering - Chase UK

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering digital bank in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Developer Experience tribe. This role will enhance developer tools and improve compliance within a cloud-AWS infrastructure. Ideal candidates are inquisitive, skilled in back-end engineering and have a strong interest in fintech and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience with JVM languages (Java/Kotlin/Groovy) and frameworks like Spring, Hibernate.
• Experience developing in AWS cloud environment.
• Familiarity with tools for managing microservices.

Responsibilities

• Develop tooling with a focus on security and controls for compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders on control and compliance.
• Maintain cloud platform for application developers.

Skills

Cloud computing

Understanding of distributed systems

Microservice architecture

DevOps principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Formal training or certification in back-end software engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We know that people want great value combined with an excellent experience from a bank they can trust, so we launched our digital bank, Chase UK, to revolutionise mobile banking with seamless journeys that our customers love. We're already trusted by millions in the US and we're quickly catching up in the UK – but how we do things here is a little different. We're building the bank of the future, meaning you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

As a Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the International Consumer Bank, specifically Chase UK, you will play a pivotal role in our Developer Experience tribe. This tribe is integral to our innovative cloud-AWS infrastructure that underpins the operations of Chase UK bank, serving over 2 million customers. Your role will involve working with platform technologies, including Kubernetes, databases, and the SDLC and CICD space.

You will have the opportunity to create automations to minimize toil and improve the developer experience. We seek team members with an inquisitive mindset, who thrive in team environments, and have a strong interest in emerging technology and fintech. Our team operates in tribes and squads focusing on specific products and projects, with opportunities to transition among squads based on skills and interests.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop tooling with a focus on security and controls to ensure banking operations remain compliant with technical audit regulations.
• Engage with stakeholders, Product Owners, and Engineers on control and compliance aspects of the platform.
• Maintain and build a cloud platform for application developers, supporting control enforcement in SDLC with automation.
• Identify and improve solutions based on engineer feedback.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Formal training or certification in back-end software engineering with advanced experience.
• Understanding of distributed systems and microservice architecture.
• Recent experience with JVM languages (Java/Kotlin/Groovy) and frameworks like Spring, Hibernate.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web technologies.
• Experience developing in AWS cloud environment.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and SDLC best practices.
• Experience with testing methodologies and frameworks.
• Familiarity with tools for managing microservices, tracing, monitoring, and metrics gathering.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional qualifications:

• Knowledge of software security best practices in cloud environments.
• Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience with performance management.

About Us: J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, committed to building trusted, long-term client relationships. We value diversity and inclusion, and are an equal opportunity employer, providing accommodations as needed.

About The Team: Our Corporate Technology team develops applications and provides tech support across our corporate functions, impacting lives across the financial spectrum. We aim to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs and controls agenda.