Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Java) with AI Leadership

JPMorganChase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow seeks a Lead Software Engineer – Python or Java with AI to design and build core systems for our source code intelligence platform. You will work on distributed indexing and search infrastructure, multi-language semantic and AST analysis, and interfaces for AI agents to query the platform.

In this hands-on technical lead role, you will code daily across JVM and systems-language stacks, set technical direction for a small team, and help scale software development within

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python or Java for backend development.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts and practical application.
• Experience with distributed systems architecture.
• Ability to design and optimize data models and data structures.
• Experience integrating Claude AI or similar advanced AI tools.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive and diverse team practices.
• Ability to mentor and support team members.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend systems using Python or Java.
• Build and enhance distributed indexing and search infrastructure for source code intelligence.
• Develop multi-language semantic and AST analysis capabilities.
• Create interfaces for AI agents to query and validate code.
• Apply AI techniques to enable large-scale code search, vulnerability discovery, and SDLC automation.
• Streamline engineering processes to improve productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including Claude AI capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement in development workflows and foster an inclusive and innovative team culture.

Skills

Python

Java

AI concepts

Distributed systems

Data modeling

Mentoring

Collaboration

Industrial hygiene

Claude AI

Tools

Claude AI

Job description

JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow seeks a Lead Software Engineer – Python or Java with AI to design and build core systems for our source code intelligence platform. You will work on distributed indexing and search infrastructure, multi-language semantic and AST analysis, and interfaces for AI agents to query the platform.

In this hands-on technical lead role, you will code daily across JVM and systems-language stacks, set technical direction for a small team, and help scale software development within