Lead Software Engineer- Python

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their agile team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to push the boundaries of technology while developing secure, high-quality software solutions. As a core contributor, you will tackle complex technical challenges, optimize code for performance, and lead initiatives to enhance operational stability. With a commitment to diversity and innovation, this position provides an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about software engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL programming.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies and system design.

Responsibilities

• Develops secure high-quality production code and reviews code.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Python programming

SQL programming

Cloud-native technologies

Code optimization and refactoring

Automation and continuous delivery

Agile methodologies

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts

Tools

GitHub Copilot

React

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Prefect

Airflow

Dagster

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Python, Glasgow

Client: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c0a0719bc11e

Job Views: 6

Posted: 06.04.2025

Job 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 Cross Risk Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities:

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Python programming.
• Proficiency in SQL programming.
• Practical experience with cloud-native technologies.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Demonstrated proficiency in code optimization and refactoring to enhance scalability and performance.
• Experience with automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience as a full stack developer, including proficiency in front-end technologies such as React.
• Proficiency in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka for handling large-scale data processing.
• Experience using tools like GitHub Copilot or Codeium.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with applied experience.
• Knowledge of orchestration technologies, such as Prefect, Airflow, or Dagster.

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Created on 06/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom