LeadSoftwareEngineer-Java

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role involves tackling large-scale engineering challenges and contributing to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. You will work on exciting projects that enhance market-leading technology products, focusing on real-time trading platforms and cloud deployment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company values the unique talents of its workforce and offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. If you're passionate about software engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Proficient in the Software Development Life Cycle and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develops secure high-quality production code and debugs code.
• Identifies opportunities to automate recurring issues for stability.

Skills

Software Engineering Concepts

Java/Spring Framework

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration Skills

Cloud Technologies

Machine Learning

Education

Formal Training in Software Engineering

Tools

React JS

Kafka

AMPS

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 Prime Finance Services, you are an integral part of an global 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.

As a member of our Prime Finance Technology Group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals The team is driving the transformation of the equity financing platform and you will contribute to a broad range of projects from tackling large scale enterprise engineering challenges with Kafka or AMPS, building real-time inventory trading platforms in Java and KDB+/q, and building UI in React.

We are a fast-paced, high-energy team currently based in London, NY, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore and Hong Kong. Within this new team in Glasgow , you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you'll be able to grow and develop your skills under the guidance of experienced technologists in the industry.

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Promotes an innovative culture
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Proficiency in Java/Spring framework
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
• Open-minded and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• UI Development experience in C#, React JS is preferable
• Experience with cloud deployment, design and development concerns is preferable
• Experience in application and data design disciplines with an emphasis on real-time processing and delivery e.g. Kafka, AMPS, FIX protocol is preferable
• Understanding of the Prime business, in particular Equity Finance - Locate and Positions Management is preferable

About the Team

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 first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.