Lead Software Engineer (Python/Java) - AI-Driven Backend

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and build core systems for our source code intelligence platform.

You will lead backend development in Python or Java, work on distributed indexing and search infrastructure, and set the technical direction for a small team in a regulated financial environment. This hands-on role includes mentoring engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying AI techniques to enable scalable code

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python or Java for backend development.
• Strong AI concepts and practical application.
• Experience with distributed systems architecture.
• Ability to mentor and lead a small engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend systems using Python or Java.
• Build distributed indexing and search infrastructure for source code intelligence.
• Develop multi-language semantic and AST analysis capabilities.
• Create interfaces for AI agents to query and validate code.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive improvements in workflows.

Skills

Python

Java

AI concepts

Distributed systems

Data modeling

Mentoring

Collaboration

Industrial hygiene

Claude AI

Team leadership

Tools

Cloud platforms

Backend frameworks

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and build core systems for our source code intelligence platform.

You will lead backend development in Python or Java, work on distributed indexing and search infrastructure, and set the technical direction for a small team in a regulated financial environment. This hands-on role includes mentoring engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying AI techniques to enable scalable code