Lead Software Engineer - Test Automation

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Test Automation to join their innovative team in Bournemouth. This role involves designing and developing high-quality software solutions, leading automation efforts, and enhancing operational stability. You will collaborate with diverse teams to implement cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect. If you have a passion for technology and a drive to push boundaries, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your skills can shine and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in system design, application development, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Selenium.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code and troubleshoot issues.
• Lead evaluation sessions for architectural designs and technical credentials.

Skills

Software Engineering

Automated API Testing

UI Testing

Java

Selenium

Cucumber

Cloud Platforms (AWS)

Agile Methodologies

Performance Testing

Collaboration Skills

Education

Formal Training in Software Engineering

Tools

RestAssured

Selenium

JMeter

BlazeMeter

Gradle

Maven

Git

Bitbucket

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Test Automation

Lead Software Engineer - Test Automation

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Bournemouth, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 2 months ago Permanent Competitive

Lead Software Engineer - Test Automation

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 the Data & Analytics business, 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. You will be 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 technical issues, thinking beyond routine approaches to build solutions or analyze problems
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, review and debug code written by others
• Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate recurring issues to improve operational stability
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials for integration
• Lead communities of practice to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies
• Develop UAT test automation frameworks, especially for Front-End automation, and serve as a POC for new tools
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and practical experience
• Experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience in automated API and UI testing using tools like RestAssured, Selenium, or similar
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Selenium, and Cucumber
• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter and BlazeMeter
• Knowledge of automation and continuous delivery practices
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and agile methodologies like CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS, and technical disciplines such as AI, machine learning, or mobile development
• Proficiency with tools like Gradle, Maven, Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, JMeter/Load Runner

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ability to independently design, develop, test, and deliver test automation solutions supporting UAT
• Experience with REST and SOAP web services and API automation
• Knowledge of databases like Snowflake, Iceberg, Trino, Postgres
• Strong collaboration skills and results-oriented mindset

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to equal opportunity employment, making reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

About the Team

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

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