Software Engineer III - Java. Full-Stack

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Full-Stack Java Engineer to design and develop robust software solutions within the Transfer Agency Technology team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, is proficient in Java and JavaScript, and possesses strong problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team supporting key business operations and green-field projects in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Experience developing software engineering solutions.
• Good analytical skills for effective problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Executes application solutions design and development.
• Creates secure and high-quality production code.
• Works with operational users to gather requirements.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Relational databases

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Job description

Overview

As a full-stack Java engineer puts you in the ranks of the top talent in your field. Play a critical role at one of the world's most iconic financial institutions where critical business flows are being supported and green-field projects are being built.

As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Transfer Agency Technology team, you serve as a seasoned member of a team that works to deliver software solutions that satisfy pre-defined functional and user requirements with the added dimension of resiliency and scalability. Working on solutions which are offered as a consolidated platform for both internal and external clients.

Transfer Agency (TA) is business which is a key component of the Fund Services bundled service. It offers an outsourcing solution to investment fund managers for the maintenance of shareholder records, processing of subscriptions and redemptions, production and distribution of investor and client statements, retrocessions processing and providing certain anti-money laundering services.

Job responsibilities

• Executes application solutions design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to apply knowledge of existing security solutions to satisfy security requirements for internal clients (e.g., product, platform, application owners)
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Exposure to both Transfer Agency and Alternative Investment business domain knowledge
• Enterprise systems design, architecture and integration for distributed applications
• Work with operational users and product owners of the platform to gather requirements
• Inter-team mentoring on software best practices and solutions
• Full involvement in testing cycles across all environment methods
• Leads delivery of continuity-related awareness, training, educational activities, and exercises
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Experience developing software engineering solutions
• Proficient in coding in Java, Javascript
• Relational database knowledge is desirable (Oracle, SQL Server)
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Work well as part of a globally distributed team
• Good analytical skills for effective problem solving, debugging and design
• A personal enthusiasm for technology and a drive to implement innovative and novel solutions to business problems
• Self-motivation and tenacity to push new ideas and changes through
• Good written and verbal communication skills in both technical and business domains

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

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.