Senior Python Lead Engineer — Secure, Scalable Solutions

J.P. MORGAN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial services is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance and deliver technology products in a secure manner. This role involves executing creative software solutions, developing production code, and leading evaluations with vendors. The ideal candidate should possess advanced programming skills, specifically in Python, strong analytical abilities, and practical experience in agile methodologies and cloud technology. The position requires an understanding of financial services IT systems to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in system design and application development.
• Formal training in software engineering concepts.
• Solid understanding of financial services IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Develop secure production code and review others' work.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Software engineering concepts

System design

Application development

Python programming

Analytical skills

Object-oriented programming

Automation

Agile methodologies

Cloud technology

Tools

AWS

SecDB

Athena

Quartz

Job description

A global leader in financial services is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance and deliver technology products in a secure manner. This role involves executing creative software solutions, developing production code, and leading evaluations with vendors. The ideal candidate should possess advanced programming skills, specifically in Python, strong analytical abilities, and practical experience in agile methodologies and cloud technology. The position requires an understanding of financial services IT systems to support business objectives.