Lead Software Engineer - Python

JPMorganChase; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to be part of an agile team. You will enhance and deliver software components while applying your technical skills in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software engineering and a strong background in object-oriented programming. This role promotes diversity and inclusion while offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Strong background in object-oriented programming.
• Ability to work effectively in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard software solutions and technical troubleshooting.
• Write secure and high-quality code.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices.

Skills

Software engineering concepts

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Object-oriented programming

Test-driven development

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Python

React

Typescript

Kinesis

Kafka

Job description

You're ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career - and we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the FX Services line of business, you are part of an agile team that works to enhance, design, and deliver the software components of the firm's state-of-the-art technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.

As an emerging member of a software engineering team, you execute software solutions through the design, development, and technical troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system, while gaining the skills and experience needed to grow within your role.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute standard software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Write secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance.
• Design, develop, code, and troubleshoot with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications.
• Apply technical troubleshooting to break down solutions and solve technical problems of basic complexity.
• Add to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.
• Gather requirements from Product Owner and stakeholders.
• Provide third-level support.
• Take an active part in managing and planning the book of work.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technology background with experience in object-oriented programming, test-driven development.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in a global team.
• Self-starter and willing to work in a dynamic environment with constantly evolving priorities.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of Python.
• Experience with SecDB / Athena / Quartz platform.
• Experience with React and Typescript.
• FX Business knowledge.
• Event Streaming platform: Kinesis / Kafka.

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.