Software Engineer II - Front End Developer React and Java

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

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Glasgow is seeking a Software Engineer II to design and deliver software solutions. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree in Computer Science, expertise in Java and AWS, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include building scalable solutions, managing AWS services, and developing best practices within an agile team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Good understanding of core Java (JDK 1.8) & some experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, etc.).
• Experience working with Maven, Jenkins, Git.
• Ability to tackle complex large-scale problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable and resilient technical solutions.
• Drive delivery of business value through change programs.
• Implement and manage AWS cloud services.
• Create automated unit tests using a Test Driven Development approach.
• Deliver code into the production environment with zero post-implementation issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of core Java

Experience with AWS services

Education

Relevant University degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.)

Maven

Jenkins

Git

Oracle Database

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Software Engineer II - Front End Developer React and Java, Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: aeb56119382a

Job Views: 69

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

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 the [insert LOB or sub LOB], you are part of an agile team that works to enhance, design, and deliver the software components of the firm’s state-of-the-art technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You will execute software solutions through the design, development, and troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system, gaining skills and experience to grow within your role.

Job responsibilities

• Design and build scalable and resilient technical solutions.
• Drive the delivery of business value via change programs/projects within the futures & options clearing technology group.
• Implement and manage AWS cloud services to support application infrastructure and deployment.
• Develop a strong understanding of clearing, margining & settlements within the F&O world.
• Partner with supporting tech leads to develop realistic and achievable project estimates.
• Analysis and build within Control, Stability, Resiliency, Capacity & Performance areas.
• Create automated unit tests using a Test Driven Development approach.
• Testing: Unit, SIT & UAT planning and management.
• Robust delivery of code into the production environment with zero tolerance for post-implementation issues.
• Participate in decisions affecting long-range organizational goals & strategic planning.
• Develop, implement, and further develop best practices across the group.
• Contribute to quality improvement, code reviews, architecture standards, and code reuse.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Relevant University degree in Computer Science or similar.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Good understanding of core Java (at least JDK 1.8) & some experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, MSK, ECS, EMR, RDS, Athena, etc.).
• Experience working with Maven, Jenkins, Git, etc.
• Understanding of database concepts and experience with vendors like Oracle, including performance tuning.
• Ability to tackle complex large-scale problems and provide end-to-end solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Some experience providing production support in a Level 2/Level 3 capacity.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience working in Agile/SCRUM/Kanban environments.
• Agile mindset and broad skillset, willing to do what it takes to help the team deliver.
• Excellent team spirit and ability to work collaboratively.