Lead Software Engineer - Python, Cloud & AI

Next Frontier Capital; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to shape cloud financial management technology. You will design and deliver trusted tech, collaborating with agile teams to meet business goals and strengthen security.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted coding practices, automation, and continuous improvement across the SDLC. You will drive technical excellence within cloud-native platforms, mentor engineers, and lead architecture discussions with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operations.
• Proficiency in Python or Java.
• Understanding of secure coding, testing, and automation.
• Experience with agile methodologies and CI/CD.
• Experience with cloud-native development.
• Hands-on experience using enterprise‑authorized AI-assisted software development tools.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows and data handling.
• Hands-on experience building and operating data pipelines in production.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver software solutions in a cloud environment.
• Develop secure production code and review peers’ work.
• Lead AI-assisted engineering adoption to improve quality and speed.
• Apply SDLC tools to boost automation and value.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring issues for stability.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and teams on architecture.

Skills

Python

Java

CI/CD

Cloud-native development

AI-assisted engineering tools

Secure coding

Data pipelines

Education

Software engineering degree

Tools

AI-assisted development tools

SDLC tools

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact in cloud financial management technology? At JPMorganChase, you'll collaborate with talented teams to deliver secure, scalable, and market-leading products. Here, you can push the boundaries of what's possible while growing your skills and advancing your career. We value creativity, innovation, and a passion for technology. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions matter.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Cloud Financial Management technology team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering trusted technology solutions. Working within an agile environment, you will collaborate with diverse teams to support the firm's business objectives, drive technical excellence, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Together, we'll build solutions that make a meaningful difference.

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
• 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Python or Java
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Practical cloud-native development experience
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices
• Hands-on experience building and operating data pipelines (e.g., ETL/ELT patterns, orchestration/scheduling, monitoring, and data quality checks) in a production environment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience leading engineering teams within a large, complex organization
• Familiarity with modern cloud technologies and deployment practices
• Experience mentoring and coaching engineers at varying levels
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
• Experience with financial management platforms or related domains

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. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success. Push the limits of cloud financial technology — build secure, scalable solutions that drive real business impact.