Lead Software Engineer - Runbook Orchestration | London, UK

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is looking for a Lead Software Engineer in London to enhance and deliver market-leading technology products. The role involves executing software solutions, leading evaluation sessions, and contributing to a diverse team culture in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Cutover Runbook Orchestrator and Ansible.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code and troubleshoot existing code.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring issues for operational stability.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and teams.

Skills

Automation and orchestration software

Programming languages

Cloud technologies

Agile methodologies

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Runbook Orchestration

JPMorgan Chase & Co. - London, United Kingdom

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 Enterprise Production Automation Services, 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

• Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technically with the ability to think beyond routine approaches to build solutions or resolve technical 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.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and their applicability within existing systems.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and use of new technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven experience with automation and orchestration software, especially Cutover Runbook Orchestrator; Ansible preferred.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Understanding 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 knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems.
• Practical experience with cloud-native technologies.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. We are committed to building trusted, long-term partnerships and value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on protected attributes and provide accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or physical disabilities.

About the Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions support areas from finance and risk to HR and marketing, ensuring the success of our company and its clients.

Boost your career

Find thousands of job opportunities by signing up to eFinancialCareers today.