Low-Latency Java Engineer: Kafka & AI-Driven Dev

JP Morgan Chase

Bournemouth

On-site

GBP 62,000 - 102,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

JPMorgan Chase’s Global Liquidity and Cash Management Technology team seeks a Software Engineer II in the United Kingdom to design and build high-performance Java applications. You will work with global engineers and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions, participate in modern tech communities, and contribute to production releases.

The role emphasizes advanced Java, Spring Boot, and AI-assisted development within a resilient, Linux-based environment.

Qualifications

Formal training or certification on Java concepts.
Knowledge of Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
Experience with OOP, multithreading, messaging, and networks.
Experience with JUnit, Mockito, Spring Test Framework.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Linux familiarity, containers, cloud architectures, and security practices.
Strong communication in globally distributed teams.
Understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and responsible AI use.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance, latency-sensitive Java applications with security in mind.
Write secure, high-quality code and automated tests.
Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications.
Identify opportunities to improve operational stability of software.
Collaborate across the group to drive modern technologies adoption.
Provide out-of-hours application support and coordinate production releases.
Use enterprise AI coding assist tools and validate outputs via peer review and testing.
Apply lifecycle toolchain knowledge to enhance automation value.