Strategic Lead Engineer — Python/Java on AWS

Testing Site - JPMC; Scotland; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase, within Markets Technology in the United Kingdom, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver trusted, scalable financial technology products in a secure environment.

The role requires hands-on system design, production code delivery, and a strong focus on automation, cloud-native approaches, and secure software development practices. Collaboration with external vendors and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s) Python/Java.
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Solid technology background with experience in object oriented programming.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI, ML, mobile).
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Practical cloud native experience.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting beyond routine approaches.
• Develops secure, high-quality production code and reviews code.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation to improve operational stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams on architectures and enterprise applicability.
• Leads communities of practice to promote new technologies.
• Contributes to team culture with diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Python

Java

Cloud

CI/CD

Agile

OOP

Problem solving

Tools

AWS Data Source

SecDB/Athena/Quartz

ReactJS

NodeJS

Microservices

Job description

JPMorgan Chase, within Markets Technology in the United Kingdom, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver trusted, scalable financial technology products in a secure environment.

The role requires hands-on system design, production code delivery, and a strong focus on automation, cloud-native approaches, and secure software development practices. Collaboration with external vendors and internal teams is essential.