Software Engineer II - Python

J.P. MORGAN; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Software Engineer II to join its agile team in Scotland. The successful candidate will enhance and deliver software components, contribute to development efforts, and engage in continuous learning in security and stability. This role offers a chance to grow within a leading financial services firm, focusing on the latest technologies in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Experience coding in modern programming languages.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot.
• Write secure, high-quality code using at least one programming language.
• Analyze data sets to support application stability.

Skills

Software engineering concepts

Coding ability

Data analysis

Agile methodologies

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS

React

Databricks

Java

Job description

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 Technology Division, you will be 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

• Execute standard software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot
• Write secure, high-quality code using at least one programming language with limited guidance
• Design, develop, code, and troubleshoot considering upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
• Utilize tools within the Software Development Life Cycle to enhance automation and value
• Apply technical troubleshooting to resolve basic problems
• Analyze large, diverse data sets to identify issues and support decision-making for secure, stable applications
• Learn and apply system processes, methodologies, and skills for secure, stable code development
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and practical experience
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience coding in one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages in a large corporate environment
• Demonstrable coding ability in at least one language
• Experience across the entire Software Development Life Cycle
• Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Exposure to cloud technologies like AWS
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies such as React
• Experience with Databricks and building workflows
• Knowledge of Java

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. We aim to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their objectives.

Our people are our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on protected attributes. We also accommodate religious practices, mental health, and physical disabilities. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting accommodations.

About The Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover areas from finance and risk to HR and marketing. Our teams are essential to our success, helping set our businesses, clients, and employees up for success.