Software Engineer II - React

J.P. MORGAN; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial services is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Corporate Technology team in Scotland. This role involves designing and delivering secure technology products and requires proficiency in Python, Django, and React. The ideal candidate will have experience in system design and a strong understanding of the software development life cycle. The company values diversity and is committed to building a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in corporate environments.
• Ability to code in one or more programming languages.
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Write secure and high-quality code.
• Analyze large, diverse data sets for secure application development.

Skills

Frontend software engineering concepts

Full Stack development in Python and Django

Proficiency in React

Experience with Databricks

System design and application development

Debugging and maintaining code

Knowledge of CI/CD

Knowledge of cloud technologies

Knowledge of PySpark

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

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 Corporate Technology, you will be part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, designing, and delivering the software components of the firm's cutting‑edge technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. In your role as an emerging member of the software engineering team, you will execute software solutions by designing, developing, and technically troubleshooting various components within a technical product, application, or system, while acquiring the skills and experience necessary for growth in your position.

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance
• Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain to improve the value realized by automation
• Applies technical troubleshooting to break down solutions and solve technical problems of basic complexity
• 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
• Learns and applies system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on frontend software engineering concepts and expanding applied experience
• Full Stack development experience in Python and Django with proficiency in React and Databricks
• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• 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 one or more languages
• 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.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of PySpark
• Familiarity with modern front‑end technologies
• Exposure to cloud technologies

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.