Software Engineer III - GCP

J.P. MORGAN; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer III to drive innovation in cloud technology products. The role involves developing secure code, contributing to product design, and enhancing technology solutions with a strong focus on AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Ideal candidates will have advanced programming skills and experience in Agile methodologies. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on cloud software development concepts.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Proven experience in software development practices such as Agile, Scrum, or DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Develops secure and high-quality production code.
• Contribute to the product design, application functionality.
• Actively contributes to the engineering community.

Skills

Cloud software development concepts

Google Cloud

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Agile

Scrum

DevOps

Java

Python

Go

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Drive innovation as a core member of our agile team—constantly pushing boundaries to develop, build and deliver cutting‑edge cloud technology products. With our remit expanding to become truly multi‑cloud, you’ll spearhead our Google Cloud enablement journey while continuing to elevate the firm’s AWS and Azure offerings.

As a Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase within Infrastructure Platforms Cloud Foundation Services, you are an essential member of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. Your role involves creating business impact through your skills and contributions, utilizing technical expertise and problem‑solving methodologies to address a wide range of challenges across various technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

• Develops secure and high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Contribute to the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
• Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Influence peers and project decision‑makers to consider the use and application of leading‑edge technologies
• Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on cloud software development concepts and proficient applied experience.
• Practical experience with Google Cloud, although hands‑on expertise with other public clouds such as AWS or Azure will also be considered.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code to efficiently manage cloud resources.
• Formal training or certification on cloud software development concepts and proficient advanced experience.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven experience in software development, with a strong focus on development practices such as Agile, Scrum, or DevOps.
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s) - Java, Python or Go.
• An understanding of cloud‑native architectures and microservices design.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• AWS, Azure or Google certification.
• Comfortable working in an environment where pairing and Software Teaming are common practices to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Experience with Spec by Example to ensure high‑quality software delivery.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and time zones, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication in a global environment.
• Experience collaborating with architects to align on technical strategies and ensure architectural integrity in software solutions.
• Experience of Kubernetes.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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 Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You’ll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.