Software Engineer III - MySQL Database Product

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

At a prominent financial services leader, we seek a Software Engineer III to design and develop modern private cloud solutions. You will play a pivotal role in a dynamic environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Python and SQL. Engage with stakeholders to align on objectives and contribute innovatively throughout the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Python and experience in software development.
• Formal training in algorithms and data structures required.
• Familiar with REST API and security/authentication mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Review and elaborate on stakeholder requirements and shape product direction.
• Implement solutions focusing on both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Conduct code reviews ensuring quality solutions are built and tested.

Skills

Python

Algorithms

Data Structures

Unix Shell Scripting

SQL

REST API Design

Security and Authentication

Build Automation

Test-Driven Development

Continuous Integration

Education

Formal training or certification on Python concepts

Tools

Docker

Ansible

Relational Databases

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

TypeScript

React

Job description

Job Description

Impact your career and push the limits of what's possible as a Software Engineer III, designing and developing contemporary private cloud offerings at JPMorgan Chase.

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase within our Core & Foundational Platforms group, particularly in the Gaia MySQL Database Product team, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of our contemporary private cloud offering. Your responsibilities will encompass provisioning, automation, scaling, integrations, and self-service. We are on the lookout for team members who are passionate about solving business problems through inventive engineering practices. Your extensive knowledge and skills will be utilized throughout the entire software development lifecycle, and you will frequently interact with stakeholders to ensure alignment with shared objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and elaborate stakeholder requirements. Work with Product Owners to shape the product direction, balancing what's technically feasible and what is desired by the end user.
• Implement solutions with an equal focus on both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Understand/apply reusable code design, leverage application architecture/framework capabilities and functionality, and design/develop solutions that are highly reliable, scalable, and perform to meet business-defined service levels.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure quality solutions are built and tested.
• Employ Agile practices; Pair Programming; Continuous Integration; Test Driven Development, etc.
• Contribute to the technical code and design documentation.
• Conduct solid analysis and problem-solving to provide production support and L3 cover.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on Python concepts and expanding applied experience.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience in Unix Shell scripting & SQL.
• Experience in REST API design/development.
• Knowledge of security and authentication (e.g., OIDC, OAuth).
• Experience with build automation, test-driven development, continuous integration, and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience working with public cloud (AWS, Google, or Azure) is advantageous.
• Experience with TypeScript and React is advantageous.
• Experience with Docker is advantageous.
• Experience with Ansible is advantageous.
• Experience with Relational Databases (MySQL preferred).

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.