Software Engineer II - Python

J.P. MORGAN; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Identity Federations Department. The role involves designing and developing software components within an agile team, focusing on secure and scalable technology products. Candidates should have hands-on experience in software development and the ability to code in Python, with an understanding of system design principles. This position offers opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Demonstrable ability to code in Python, preferably with FAST API.
• Experience across the Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, including design and development.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Python

System Design

Application Development

Agile Methodologies

Automation

Flexibility

Education

Formal training or certification on system design

Tools

Jenkins

GIT

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

As a Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase within the CTO - Identity Federations Department, 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. As an emerging member of a software engineering team, you execute software solutions through the design, development, and technical troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system, while gaining the skills and experience needed to grow within your role.

Job responsibilities

• Executes standard software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Writes secure and high-quality code using at least one programming language with limited guidance
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain to improve the value realized by automation
• Learns and applies system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive innovative solutions
• Participates in agile development processes, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups and Retrospectives
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on system design concepts and expanding applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Hands-on 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 Python language preferably in FAST API Framework
• 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.)
• Hands-on experience with industry standard tools like Jenkins and GIT
• Strong ability to learn and apply new/emerging technologies
• Flexible working on changing priorities

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management, and Authentication methods
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (React knowledge is a plus)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience in Java language
• Exposure to cloud technologies - AWS, Azure

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.