Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java & AWS

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to design and implement secure applications and infrastructure, focusing on Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with onboarding applications and cloud technologies. This role also offers the chance to lead and mentor junior developers, ensuring best practices and innovative approaches are upheld within the team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Lead / Senior Lead Software Engineering positions.
• Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages; Java is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on IAM solutions.
• Proven experience in application onboarding and integration.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable applications and infrastructure with a focus on IAM solutions.
• Lead the application onboarding process, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of new applications.
• Implement and manage cloud-based solutions to enhance scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features and enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.

Skills

IAM solutions

Java

Cloud platforms

Database technologies

RESTful API design

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Job description

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Overview

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Software Development department, you will be a highly skilled professional with a strong background in Identity and Access Management (IAM), cloud technologies, and application onboarding.

This role provides the opportunity to apply your extensive experience in designing, developing, and integrating secure applications and infrastructure. A deep understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies is required, along with the ability to lead and mentor junior developers.

Job responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable applications and infrastructure with a focus on IAM solutions.
• Lead the application onboarding process, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of new applications.
• Implement and manage cloud-based solutions to enhance scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features and enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Extensive experience in Lead / Senior Lead Software Engineering positions
• Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages; Java is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on IAM solutions.
• Proven experience in application onboarding and integration.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and ORM frameworks.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with version control systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes).
• Certification in IAM or related security fields.
• Experience in agile development methodologies.

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.