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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** Bournemouth, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Oracle Databases, Mockito, Software Engineering, Software Systems, PL-SQL, Multithreading, Spring-boot, Low Latency, Production Code, Apache Kafka, Cucumber (Software), Microservices - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2875341364-2 ## About the Role * Senior-level experience in Java backend development with JDK8+, Spring Boot, and microservice architecture. * Expert in Core Java, multithreading, low latency, scalability, and backward compatibility. * Skilled in managing complex codebase with a focus on performance and maintainability. * Hands-on experience with messaging APIs, including Kafka and IBM UM MQs. * Proficient in TDD and BDD, using mocking APIs and Cucumber. * Strong knowledge of Oracle database design and PL/SQL. * Practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability. * Proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods. * Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security. * Ability to mentor junior developers, resolve technical issues, and support production systems. * Strong communication skills, Ability to articulate technical solutions to Business and non technical audience. * Demonstrated expertise in software applications and technical processes (cloud, AI/ML, etc.). Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Development experience with Highly available 24/7 applications. * Knowledge of FX Trading Application and Payments domain. * Knowledge of Co-pilot and AI Agents to gain productivity on repeated tasks. ## Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) Markets, FX Services - AccessFX team, you are an integral member of an agile engineering group focused on designing, enhancing, and delivering secure, stable, and scalable marketâleading technology products. In this role, you serve as a core technical contributor, promoting critical technology solutions across multiple domains and business functions, ensuring that our foreign exchange trading and services platforms effectively support the firm's strategic objectives and the evolving needs of our clients. Job responsibilities * Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems * Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others * Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems * Leads evaluation sessions with internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture * Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies * Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect ## Related Videos - [Test-Driven Development: It's easier than you think!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1598-test-driven-development-it-s-easier-than-you-think) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps) ## Related Articles - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)