Senior Associate Software Engineer- Java

JP Morgan Chase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and deliver backend services and APIs that support compliance and risk operations. You will partner with Product, Engineering, and other teams to create scalable solutions, define service architecture, and elevate engineering standards.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed. You will lead backend delivery across the full SDLC, build secure code, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Hands-on backend development experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices for production environments.
• Work with MongoDB or other enterprise data stores.
• Lead technical execution in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Collaborate within Agile teams and DevOps operating models.
• Understand engineering best practices including CI/CD, resiliency, and secure development.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend delivery across the full software development lifecycle.
• Build secure, high-quality production code focused on maintainability, performance, and reliability.
• Partner with Product, frontend engineers, and downstream consumers to translate requirements into scalable backend solutions.
• Drive backend architecture and technical decision-making, including microservices design, API patterns, and data modeling.
• Conduct code reviews and provide actionable feedback to ensure consistency with engineering standards.
• Mentor and coach junior developers through pairing, design reviews, and ongoing feedback.
• Drive adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed.

Skills

Java

Spring/Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

DevOps practices

CI/CD

Problem-solving

Communication

Agile

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer in the CCOR Technology team, you will design and deliver backend services and APIs that support essential compliance and risk operations. You will partner with Product, Engineering, and other teams to bring scalable solutions from concept to production. You will help define service architecture, elevate engineering standards, and foster a culture of innovation. Your expertise will drive technical decisions and support the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend delivery across the full software development lifecycle
• Build secure, high-quality production code focused on maintainability, performance, and reliability
• Partner with Product, frontend engineers, and downstream consumers to translate requirements into scalable backend solutions
• Drive backend architecture and technical decision-making, including microservices design, API patterns, and data modeling
• Conduct code reviews and provide actionable feedback to ensure consistency with engineering standards
• Mentor and coach junior developers through pairing, design reviews, and ongoing feedback
• Drive adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed

Qualifications

• Demonstrate hands-on backend development experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices for production environments
• Work with database technologies such as MongoDB or other enterprise data stores
• Lead technical execution in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
• Apply strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Collaborate within Agile teams and DevOps operating models
• Understand engineering best practices including CI/CD, application resiliency, and secure development

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Exposure to cloud technologies
• Experience applying enterprise-approved AI tools and practices in the software development lifecycle

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 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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.