Senior Java Software Engineer III

JP Morgan Chase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a high-impact, delivery-focused Java engineer with 8+ years’ experience to design and build cloud-ready backend services for margin and collateral workflows.

You will work in an Agile environment, leveraging AI-enabled tools while maintaining secure coding practices and strong stakeholder collaboration. Responsibilities include leading architecture, implementing resilient microservices, and driving continuous improvement across the SDLC.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience.
• Strong Java expertise through Java 21 and modern language features.
• Extensive experience building Spring Boot microservices with scalability and resilience.
• Experience with distributed systems: Kafka, Cassandra; working knowledge of React JS.
• Hands-on cloud experience with AWS and Cloud Foundry; cloud-native practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and own backend services for high-throughput systems.
• Clarify requirements with stakeholders and influence decisions through communication.
• Engineer scalable, resilient Spring Boot microservices focused on performance and observability.
• Lead architecture and engineering best practices: clean code, automated testing, CI/CD.
• Apply AI-enabled developer tools to improve productivity and quality, with responsible usage.
• Ensure outputs are peer-reviewed, tested, secure, and meet standards.

Skills

Java 21

Spring Boot

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

Education

Formal software engineering training

Tools

Apache Kafka

Cassandra

AWS

Cloud Foundry

React JS

Job description

Join a market-leading Margin & Collateral Services team within the CIB (Commercial & Investment Bank) and build modern, cloud-ready platforms that power critical post-trade and collateral workflows. We're looking for a high-impact, deeply hands-on, and delivery-focused Java engineer with 8+ years of experience who thrives in complex domains, loves turning ambiguity into elegant solutions, and enjoys partnering with stakeholders to drive meaningful business outcomes.

You'll work in an Agile environment, using modern engineering practices and AI-enabled developer tools to accelerate delivery and improve quality, while applying cost-effective & responsible AI practices throughout.

Job responsibilities

• Design, build, and own backend services for complex, high-throughput systems.
• Partner with product, operations, and technology stakeholders to clarify requirements, shape solutions, and influence decisions through strong communication.
• Engineer scalable, resilient Spring Boot microservices with a focus on performance, stability, observability, and operability.
• Lead architecture and engineering best practices: clean code, automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD, and continuous improvement.
• Apply AI-enabled developer tools responsibly to enhance engineering productivity and quality (e.g., accelerating coding, testing, documentation, and analysis workflows).
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience.
• Strong Java expertise through Java 21, including modern language features and best practices, building and designing complex applications.
• Extensive experience building Spring Boot microservices and designing for scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
• Experience working in modern distributed systems environments, with exposure to technologies such as Apache Kafka and Cassandra (NoSQL); plus working knowledge of React JS.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Cloud Foundry) and cloud-native engineering practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing across teams to drive optimal outcomes.
• Passion for applying AI to software engineering workflows, with awareness of responsible usage and risk considerations.
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices.

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

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.