Lead Software Engineer - Transfer Agency team. | London, UK

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their Transfer Agency team in London. The role involves enhancing and delivering technology products while ensuring operational stability and security. The ideal candidate will have advanced programming skills, particularly in Java, and a strong understanding of agile methodologies. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages including Java.

Responsibilities

• Develops secure high-quality production code and reviews code.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams.
• Identifies opportunities to automate recurring issues.

Skills

Java

Automation

Agile Methodologies

Cloud Native

Machine Learning

Education

Formal IT Training or Certification

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Transfer Agency team

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 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 delivering critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions to support the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot innovative software solutions, thinking beyond routine approaches to solve complex technical problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code; review and debug code written by others.
• Identify opportunities to automate and resolve recurring issues to improve operational stability.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials for integration within existing systems.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture that values 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 one or more programming languages, including Java.
• Experience with automation and continuous delivery methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced knowledge of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Proficiency in software applications and technical processes within specific disciplines (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile).
• Deep understanding of the financial services industry and related 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 the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our approach to serving clients is first-class in every aspect. We are committed to building trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their objectives.

We value our people as our greatest asset. Our diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attributes. We also provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or physical disabilities. For more information, please visit our FAQs about requesting accommodations.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank provides banking, markets, securities services, and payments solutions globally. We serve clients in over 100 countries, offering strategic advice, capital raising, risk management, and liquidity solutions.

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