Sr Lead Java Software Engineer - Markets CRM Platform

JPMorgan Chase; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a talented technical leader to drive the design and development of its Markets CRM platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java and experience with modern development methodologies. This role offers a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. You will have the opportunity to lead a diverse engineering team and influence the future of financial technology.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Expertise in Java fundamentals and object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of the Markets CRM platform.
• Set technical direction and drive architectural decisions.
• Produce and review architecture and design artifacts for distributed applications.

Skills

Java fundamentals

object-oriented programming

multi-threading

messaging technologies

computer networks

cloud technologies

Python

React

Agile methodologies

Database querying languages

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Join us to shape the future of our Markets CRM platform and make a lasting impact on the financial industry. You will have the opportunity to lead talented engineers, drive technical innovation, and influence the direction of market-leading solutions. At JPMorgan Chase, we value your expertise and offer a collaborative environment where your ideas matter. Grow your career while working with cutting-edge technologies and a diverse, inclusive team.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of the Markets CRM platform
• Set technical direction and drive architectural decisions
• Oversee execution of software solutions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Produce and review architecture and design artifacts for distributed applications
• Guide teams in building and supporting front-end and back-end services
• Ensure creation of secure, high-quality production code
• Drive adoption of modern front-end and cloud-native technologies
• Champion agile methodologies and secure development practices
• Facilitate technical analysis, estimation, planning, and code reviews
• Lead efforts to analyze and synthesize large data sets for improvement
• Build and nurture a high-performing, diverse engineering team

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts
• Hands‑on experience as a developer and technical leader in large corporate environments
• Expertise in Java fundamentals, object‑oriented programming, multi‑threading, messaging technologies, and computer networks
• Experience building high‑performance, latency‑sensitive Java applications
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security best practices
• Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code using modern programming and database querying languages
• Knowledge of cloud, AI/ML, and mobile software applications and technical processes
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting software in Linux environments; familiarity with containers and cloud architectures/services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience working in global teams
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Familiarity with modern front‑end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Exposure to cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with Python and front‑end development
• Practical experience with FIX messaging protocol and QuickFIX/J
• Familiarity with Hazelcast or other distributed computing platforms
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and event‑driven architectures

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to lead and shape a critical platform in a world‑class financial institution. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment, access to cutting‑edge technologies, and professional development resources. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while making a real impact.

JPMorgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.