Software Engineer II - MySQL Database Product

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their innovative Core & Foundational Platforms group. In this role, you will have the opportunity to design and develop a cutting-edge private cloud offering, engaging in a variety of tasks from provisioning and automation to scaling and integrations. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders, ensuring that technical solutions align with business objectives. If you are passionate about solving complex problems through inventive engineering practices and want to be part of a dynamic team, this position offers a unique adventure to push the limits of what's possible in technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in Python with formal training or certification.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with REST API design and development.

Responsibilities

• Review stakeholder requirements and shape product direction.
• Implement solutions focusing on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure quality solutions are built.

Skills

Python

Algorithms

Data Structures

Unix Shell Scripting

SQL

REST API Design

Security and Authentication

Agile Practices

Problem Solving

Education

Formal Training in Python

Tools

Docker

Ansible

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

TypeScript

React

MySQL

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase within our Core & Foundational Platforms group, particularly in the Gaia MySQL Database Product team, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of our contemporary private cloud offering. Your responsibilities will encompass provisioning, automation, scaling, integrations, and self-service. We are on the lookout for team members who are passionate about solving business problems through inventive engineering practices. Your extensive knowledge and skills will be utilized throughout the entire software development lifecycle, and you will frequently interact with stakeholders to ensure alignment with shared objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviewing and elaborating stakeholder requirements. Working with Product Owners to shape the product direction, balancing what's technically feasible and what is desired by the end user.
• Implement solutions with an equal focus on both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Understand/apply reusable code design, leverage application architecture/framework capabilities and functionality, and design/develop solutions that are highly reliable, scalable, and perform to meet business-defined service levels.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure quality solutions are built and tested.
• Employ Agile practices; Pair Programming; Continuous Integration; Test Driven Development, etc.
• Contribute to the technical code and design documentation.
• Conduct solid analysis and problem-solving to provide production support and L3 cover.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Python concepts and expanding applied experience.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience in Unix Shell scripting & SQL.
• Experience in REST API design/development.
• Knowledge of security and authentication (e.g., OIDC, OAuth).
• Experience with build automation, test-driven development, continuous integration, and delivery.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience working with public cloud (AWS, Google, or Azure) is advantageous.
• Experience with TypeScript and React is advantageous.
• Experience with Docker is advantageous.
• Experience with Ansible is advantageous.
• Experience with Relational Databases (MySQL preferred).