Software Engineer II - React

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan seeks a skilled Software Engineer to join the Aumni Team within the Strategic Growth Office. This role is crucial for enhancing and delivering innovative technology products, requiring strong expertise in Kotlin or Java, as well as experience in cloud platforms and microservices. As part of a dynamic, agile team, you will tackle complex challenges while ensuring secure and scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient experience with Kotlin or Java and willingness to learn.
• Experience building scalable front-end solutions using TypeScript and React.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD platforms and microservice architecture.

Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Own and deliver end-to-end, scalable, and secure cloud-native applications.
• Ensure system reliability and zero downtime for end-users.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

TypeScript

React

RESTful APIs

Cloud Platforms

Spring Boot

GitHub

Microservices

Kubernetes

Education

Formal training or certification on Kotlin or Java

Tools

Circle Ci

Job description

Job Description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to innovate, build, enhance, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Strategic Growth Office and a part of the Aumni Team, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Execute software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technical issues, thinking beyond routine approaches to build solutions or resolve problems.
• Structure software for clarity, testability, and ease of evolution.
• Write unit, component, integration, end-to-end, and performance tests.
• Investigate and fix issues promptly, ensuring they do not resurface.
• Own and deliver end-to-end, scalable, and secure solutions, leveraging cloud-native microservice architecture and modern technologies.
• Ensure zero-downtime releases for end-users.
• Optimize data read/write operations for system needs.
• Maintain system reliability and operability.
• Take initiative and adopt a pragmatic, iterative approach towards long-term goals.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in Kotlin or Java, with proficient experience; willingness to learn Kotlin if experienced in Java.
• Experience designing and building scalable front-end solutions using TypeScript and React.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Experience working on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with globally distributed applications requiring strict consistency.
• Knowledge of modern software architecture patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms like CircleCI.
• Experience with version control systems like GitHub.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and learn new technologies rapidly.
• Strategic thinking to select suitable technologies based on long-term goals.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Full-stack proficiency including TypeScript, React, Java, and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing solutions on cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
• Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms.
• Experience using Kafka.
• Experience with relational databases like Postgres and non-relational databases like DynamoDB.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants and employees.

About The Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover areas from finance and risk to HR and marketing, supporting our company's success.

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