Software Engineer II - DevOps

J.P. Morgan; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Bournemouth is looking for a Software Engineer II to enhance and deliver software products. You will work with agile teams, focusing on design, code, and release processes. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Java and experience with cloud technologies, along with strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and drive improvements in software releases.

Qualifications

• Experience with coding and debugging in modern programming languages.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and managing systems.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software components for technology products.
• Facilitate communication between teams for efficient releases.
• Optimize release processes and implement AI-driven solutions.

Skills

Software Development Lifecycle

Java

Agile methodologies

Cloud technologies

Communication skills

Education

Formal training in system design

Tools

Spring Boot

Job description

You’re ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career — and we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you.

As a Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase within Cash Asset Management, you are part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, designing, and delivering the software components of the firm's cutting-edge technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner, with a strong focus on DevOps practices.

Cash Asset Management is going through a modernization phase, creating new applications and updating existing ones. This role is pivotal in driving change across multiple teams, ensuring seamless coordination and collaboration to enhance our release processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both individual code contributions and process improvements, with a keen interest in introducing innovative systems, including AI, to elevate the quality and frequency of our releases.

Job responsibilities

• Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain to improve the value realized by automation
• Gathers, analyzes, and draws conclusions from large, diverse data sets to identify problems and contribute to decision-making in service of secure, stable application development
• Learns and applies system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems
• Lead and facilitate communication and collaboration between various teams to ensure alignment and efficiency in release processes. Act as a liaison to resolve any inter-team challenges and drive collective progress
• Engage in hands-on coding and process development to directly contribute to the improvement of release systems. Utilize expertise in the Java ecosystem to enhance existing frameworks and introduce new methodologies
• Identify opportunities to refine and optimize release processes, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices. Implement changes that lead to measurable improvements in release quality and frequency
• Spearhead the introduction of new systems, including AI-driven solutions, to streamline and automate release processes. Evaluate and integrate tools that enhance productivity and reduce time-to-market
• Demonstrate proficiency in managing hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems. Ensure seamless integration and operation across diverse platforms
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality standards for releases, ensuring that all deliverables meet or exceed expectations. Implement testing and validation protocols to guarantee reliability and performance.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Lead by example and inspire teams to achieve excellence

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on system design concepts and expanding applied experience.
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Demonstrable ability to code in one or more languages
• Experience across the whole Software Development Life Cycle
• Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, tools and processes for managing highly available systems at scale
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
• Exposure to cloud technologies
• Experience using Java, Spring Boot and related technologies
• Familiarity with SAFE or other agile frameworks at scale