Lead Software Engineer - Transfer Agency team.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for its Transfer Agency team in London. You'll be responsible for developing secure and high-quality code, leading software solutions, and promoting new technologies within an agile environment. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in relevant IT concepts.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Proficiency in programming languages including Java.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot effectively.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code.
• Lead evaluation sessions for architectural designs.

Skills

Java

Software Development Life Cycle

Automation

Agile Methodologies

Operational Stability

Cloud

AI

Machine Learning

Mobile

Education

Certification in relevant IT concepts

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Lead Software Engineer - Transfer Agency team, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: af7f89d5b612

Job Views: 40

Posted: 24.06.2025

Expiry Date: 08.08.2025

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 the transfer agency team, 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 analyze problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate recurring issues to improve operational stability.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials for use within existing systems.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in relevant IT concepts and advanced practical experience.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in programming languages, including Java.
• Experience with automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Understanding of agile methodologies like CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Proficiency in software applications and technical processes within disciplines such as cloud, AI, ML, or mobile.
• Deep understanding of the financial services industry and its IT systems.