Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java & React

Fairygodboss; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to advanced, secure, scalable technology products across multiple platforms. You will guide architecture, design and delivery, shaping product functionality and technical operations within a diverse, inclusive team.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience in Java, Spring Boot, React, Kubernetes, and modern SDLC practices, with a strong focus on automation, CI/CD, and cloud-native solutions for financial services IT systems.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced working experience with Java, Spring Boot, React, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies.
• Practical cloud native experience.
• Knowledge of the financial services IT landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and direction to business and technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review code written by others.
• Drive decisions that influence product design, application functionality, and technical operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus.
• Advocate firmwide SDLC frameworks, tools, and practices.
• Influence peers and project decision-makers to adopt leading-edge technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Agile

Cloud

Security

Financial services IT

Tools

Oracle

Kafka

RMQ

ReactJS

JavaScript

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to advanced, secure, scalable technology products across multiple platforms. You will guide architecture, design and delivery, shaping product functionality and technical operations within a diverse, inclusive team.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience in Java, Spring Boot, React, Kubernetes, and modern SDLC practices, with a strong focus on automation, CI/CD, and cloud-native solutions for financial services IT systems.