Senior Lead Software Engineer - Platform Engineering Runtime Compute Lead

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Senior Lead Cloud Platform Engineer to enhance and deliver secure technology products. This role requires expertise in cloud platforms and infrastructure development, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment. Candidates must have hands-on experience with cloud technologies and a passion for providing technical leadership in an agile team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to teams and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and debug code.
• Lead the design and development of cloud infrastructure offerings.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)

Infrastructure provisioning (Terraform, Pulumi)

Programming languages (Golang, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript)

Logging and monitoring tools (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Senior Lead Cloud Platform Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Chief Data and Analytics Office, you'll be a key player in our agile team. We work together to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products securely and efficiently. Your expertise and problem-solving skills will be crucial in promoting business impact and tackling a diverse array of technical challenges. This role offers the opportunity to apply and grow your skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, review, and debug code written by others.
• Drive decisions influencing product design, application functionality, and technical operations.
• Lead the design and development of cloud infrastructure offerings and platform tools, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability. Serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical leadership to the cloud engineering team.
• Contribute to the engineering community by advocating firmwide frameworks, tools, and SDLC best practices.
• Influence peers and decision-makers to adopt and apply leading-edge technologies.
• Foster a team culture of equity, respect, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with development teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable cloud applications.
• Identify areas for improvement and prioritize initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technology advancements and recommend new tools and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards for cloud environments.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering and 5+ years of applicable experience.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Advanced knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
• Experience with infrastructure provisioning tools like Terraform, Pulumi, Crossplane, or CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools like Splunk, Grafana, or Prometheus.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, shift-left methodologies, and DevSecOps processes.
• Deep knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, AI, ML, mobile).
• Ability to independently solve design and functionality problems.
• Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cloud architectures.
• Certifications in relevant areas such as Cloud, Kubernetes, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to top corporations, governments, and investors. We are committed to building trusted, long-term partnerships and value diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on protected attributes and provide accommodations for applicants and employees as needed.

About The Team

Our Corporate Technology team develops applications and provides tech support across all corporate functions, impacting lives across the financial spectrum. You'll be part of a team dedicated to exceeding our evolving technology needs and ensuring robust technology controls.