Software Engineer II - Platform (Connectivity) - Chase UK

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer II to enhance their AWS cloud infrastructure. The role involves maintaining bank operations, improving connectivity, and creating automation tools. Ideal candidates are experienced with AWS, Kubernetes, and DevOps principles, and have strong analytical skills. Join a collaborative team driving innovation in fintech.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS and infrastructure as code.
• Understanding of AWS networking concepts.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Enhance connectivity between AWS accounts and third parties.
• Design and create automation scripts.

Skills

AWS cloud infrastructure

Automation scripting (Bash, Python, Go)

Kubernetes cluster operations

Service mesh technologies (Istio)

Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ICMP, VPN)

DevOps principles

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Kubernetes (EKS)

Traefik

NGINX

HAProxy

Job description

Job Overview

As a Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase within the International Consumer Bank, you will be joining our Cloud Platform Engineering tribe, which is at the heart of a cutting-edge cloud-native AWS infrastructure that powers the Chase UK bank trusted by over 2 million customers. You will be exposed to a wide spectrum of technologies such as Kubernetes clusters, connectivity, databases, Kafka clusters, as well as numerous opportunities to create automations to eliminate toil and improve developer experience. We're looking for people who have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By their nature, our people are also solution‑oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. We work in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects – and depending on your strengths and interests, you will have the opportunity to move among squads within the tribe.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve AWS cloud infrastructure for 24/7 bank operations, focusing on stability, performance, security, and compliance
• Enhance connectivity between AWS accounts, Chase, and third parties to ensure secure and reliable customer experiences
• Design and create automation scripts and tooling using Bash, Python, or Go
• Build and support cloud platforms for application developers, improving SDLC and developer experience
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate project efforts across business areas
• Participate in on‑call rotation to support platform reliability

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience
• Hands‑on experience with AWS and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Understanding of AWS networking concepts
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes cluster operations (EKS)
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio)
• Experience configuring and managing reverse proxies (Traefik, NGINX, HAProxy)
• Proficiency in Go programming language
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ICMP, VPN)
• Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Commitment to DevOps principles and SDLC best practices

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Familiarity with software engineering security best practices in cloud environments
• Experience developing unit, integration, and end‑to‑end software tests