Software Engineer II - Java

J.p. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is looking for a Software Engineer to execute standard software solutions and troubleshoot technical issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and relevant experience in system design and application development. Familiarity with Java and Agile methodologies is preferred. The role involves working on high-quality code and analyzing diverse data sets to aid in decision-making.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts required.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, and testing.
• Experience in developing and maintaining code in a corporate environment required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop standard software solutions with a focus on quality.
• Perform technical troubleshooting and improve application stability.
• Analyze data to identify problems and support development decisions.

Skills

Java Programming

Spring Framework

Database technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

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.

Responsibilities

• Executes standard software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance
• 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
• Applies technical troubleshooting to break down solutions and solve technical problems of basic complexity
• 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

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and relevant applied years of experience in a similar role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and/or related fields
• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• 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.)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Familiar with Java Programming Language
• Familiar with Spring Framework
• Exposure to database technology