Lead Software Engineer - Platform Services

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer at a leading financial services company in Glasgow. You will be an essential part of an agile team developing reliable technology products, with responsibilities ranging from designing solutions to enhancing team performance and leading innovative practices. This role demands strong technical expertise in Java and leadership skills to help drive strategy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in Java with proficient advanced experience.
• Experience in technical and team leadership.
• Experience developing and maintaining enterprise applications.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Experience with automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Understanding of all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Proficiency in software applications and technical processes within disciplines like cloud, AI, machine learning, or mobile.
• Deep understanding of the financial services industry and IT systems.
• Practical cloud experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
• Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate recurring issues.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering.

Skills

Java

Technical leadership

Application development

System design

Automation

Agile methodologies

Cloud

AI

Machine learning

Real-time messaging

Education

Formal training or certification in Java

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Oversight and Governance Technology, you play a vital role in an agile team dedicated to developing, improving, and delivering reliable, market-leading technology products that are secure, stable, and scalable. As a key technical contributor, you will be tasked with implementing essential technology solutions across diverse technical domains, supporting various business functions to achieve the firm's strategic goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technical issues with the ability to think beyond routine approaches to build solutions or analyze problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
• Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate recurring issues to improve operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability within existing systems.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies.
• Contribute to team culture of opportunity, respect, and collaboration.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in Java with proficient advanced experience.
• Experience in technical and team leadership.
• Experience developing and maintaining enterprise applications.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Experience with automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Understanding of all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Proficiency in software applications and technical processes within disciplines like cloud, AI, machine learning, or mobile.
• Deep understanding of the financial services industry and IT systems.
• Practical cloud experience.

Additional Skills

• Experience working with Camunda workflow engine.
• Experience creating scalable systems leveraging real-time messaging.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. We focus on building trusted, long-term partnerships and value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity and making accommodations for applicants and employees.

About The Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover areas from finance and risk to HR and marketing, ensuring the success of our business, clients, and employees.