Software Engineer II (Python/React)

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Securities Services Analytics Technology team in Greater London. This role involves executing software solutions, developing high-quality code, and contributing to the software development lifecycle. Ideal candidates should have a strong proficiency in Python and React/TypeScript, as well as experience with cloud technologies. The position offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation and inclusion, making it an exciting opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Formal training in software engineering concepts is required.
• Proficient coding skills in modern languages are essential.
• Experience in a corporate software development environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions and handle technical troubleshooting.
• Work across the entire software development lifecycle.
• Design and maintain high-quality production code.

Skills

Analytical development skills

Proficient in Python

Proficient in React / TypeScript

Understanding of computer science fundamentals

Agile methodologies knowledge

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS

Terraform

JPMorgan Athena platform

Job description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Software Engineer II at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank - Securities Services Analytics Technology team, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives

The Securities Services Analytics team is a global team of engineers who collaborate closely with Quantitative Research and line of business technology partners and are responsible for the technical deliveryof various data analytics solutions. This team develops primarily on the in-house Athena platform. Athena is designed to enable rapid innovation by offering Technologists, Quantitative Analysts and Risk Managers a consistent, cross-asset portfolio of models, frameworks and tools to use in building financial applications.

Job responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Work across the entire software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
• 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
• Applies technical troubleshooting to break down solutions and solve technical problems of basic complexity
• Identifies instances where short-term tactical fixes are proposed and advocates for the adoption of longer-term, strategic solutions that deliver sustainable value and technical excellence
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience
• Strong analytical development skills, solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Proficient in coding in Python and React / TypeScript
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Scrum, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Team-winning attitude to build, deliver and work together as part of global development team.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong Python
• Strong UI - React / TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with JPMorgan Athena platform
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with public cloud technologies, especially with AWS
• AWS - EKS or Terraform Certifications