Senior Backend Engineer: AI-Driven Microservices Leader

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

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