Software Engineer III - Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Go

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to design and maintain Kubernetes operators, troubleshoot cloud resource issues, and contribute to innovative solutions in a hybrid multi-cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with Go, AWS, and Agile methodologies, along with a commitment to continuous learning and inclusion. This role promises the opportunity to work in a diverse team and drive impactful change in cloud automation.

Qualifications

• Experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient coding skills in relevant programming languages.
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Kubernetes operators using Go.
• Troubleshoot issues related to cloud resource management.
• Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications.

Skills

Go (Golang)

Python

Java

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Job description

GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, United Kingdom

• Job Identification 210695535
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Business Unit Corporate Sector
• Posting Date 12/18/2025, 01:53 PM
• Locations 315 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 8AT, GB
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of cloud automation? Join our Cloud Platform Team and play a key role in building innovative solutions for hybrid multi-cloud environments. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers, expand your expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premise platforms, and drive impactful change. We value your curiosity, technical skills, and commitment to continuous learning. Discover how you can make a difference with us.

Job Summary:
As a Cloud Platform Engineer in our Cloud Platform Team, you will design, develop, and maintain Kubernetes operators using Go to automate and manage cloud resources. You will troubleshoot and resolve issues, create secure production code, and contribute to architecture and design for complex applications. Your work will support our expanding hybrid multi-cloud environment, and you’ll help foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect. Together, we’ll drive innovation and deliver high-quality solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Kubernetes operators using Go, focusing on automating and managing public cloud resources.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes operator functionality and cloud resource management.
• Execute software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting to build solutions and break down technical problems.
• Create secure, high-quality production code and maintain algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems.
• Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring design constraints are met.
• Gather, analyze, synthesize, and develop visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets to drive continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify hidden problems and patterns in data to improve coding hygiene and system architecture.
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and events exploring new and emerging technologies.
• Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with applied experience.
• Hands‑on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in coding in one or more languages, preferably including Go (Golang), Python, or Java.
• Practical experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and private cloud.
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with modern programming and database querying languages.
• Overall knowledge of the software development life cycle.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile).
• Appetite for continual learning and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Background in cloud or infrastructure automation.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes architecture and resource management.

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 ourFAQs 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.