Software Engineer II - AWS Cloud Engineer and Java

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Corporate and Investment Bank technology team in Camden Town, UK. The role involves designing, developing, and troubleshooting secure software products while collaborating with agile teams. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Java, experience with AWS, and hands-on skills in software development. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining code in a corporate environment.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Strong writing skills for producing supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret large data sets to support application development.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Proficient in Java

Hands-on experience with AWS

Experience with database querying languages

Familiarity with agile methodologies

Exposure to the full Software Development Life Cycle

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you ready to take your software engineering career to the next level? At JPMorganChase, you'll work with cutting-edge technology and a supportive team that values your growth. You'll have the opportunity to build impactful solutions, develop your expertise, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect. We're committed to helping you grow and succeed as you shape the future of technology with us. As a Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate and Investment Bank technology team, you will collaborate with agile teams to enhance and deliver secure, scalable software products. You will design, develop, and troubleshoot technical solutions, gaining hands‑on experience across the software development lifecycle. You will contribute to a dynamic team culture that values diversity, opportunity, and respect, while building the skills needed to advance your career.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Write secure, high-quality code using at least one programming language
• Design, develop, code, and troubleshoot with consideration for system integration
• Apply tools within the Software Development Life Cycle to enhance automation
• Break down and solve technical problems of basic complexity
• Gather, analyze, and interpret large data sets to support secure, stable application development
• Learn and apply system processes and methodologies for secure code and systems
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and expanding applied experience.
• Proficient in coding in any programming language, ideally Java
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud platform
• Practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a corporate environment
• Experience with database querying languages
• Exposure to the full Software Development Life Cycle
• Familiarity with agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern front‑end technologies
• Strong writing skills for producing supporting documentation
• Understanding of messaging frameworks such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture
• AWS or CKAD certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

About JPMorgan

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. 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.