Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Java / React)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Glasgow, UK
26 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Mobile Application Development Cloud Computing Code Review Continuous Integration Information Engineering Distributed Systems Software Engineering
+14 more
Systems Integration Google Cloud Test-Driven Development (TDD) Spring Cloud ReactJS System Availability Spring-boot Backend Event Driven Architecture Front End Software Development Restful APIs Data Pipelines Devsecops Microservices

Job description

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology, MarketRisk Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering full-stack solutions that underpin our Wholesale Credit Risk technology platform. You will bring advanced engineering expertise to a collaborative, high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-native applications that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive smarter risk decisions. Your work will directly support the firm’s ability to assess, monitor, and manage credit risk across wholesale portfolios with precision and confidence., * Architect and deliver robust, scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React to support wholesale credit risk workflows

  • Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across distributed systems
  • Integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into risk technology platforms to enhance analytical and predictive functions
  • Drive end-to-end software development lifecycle activities, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
  • Collaborate with product managers, risk stakeholders, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
  • Champion engineering best practices including code reviews, test-driven development, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation
  • Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, proactively addressing performance bottlenecks and system vulnerabilities
  • Contribute to the evolution of the team’s technology strategy, evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to modernize the platform

Requirements

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for building enterprise-grade backend services and APIs
  • Hands-on experience developing modern front-end applications using React or equivalent frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and RESTful API design
  • Experience integrating or working alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning models within production systems
  • Proven ability to lead technical delivery across the full software development lifecycle in an agile environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and resolve complex technical challenges independently, * Experience working within financial services, risk technology, or regulated technology environments
  • Familiarity with wholesale credit risk concepts, instruments, or related financial products
  • Exposure to mobile application development or cross-platform frameworks
  • Experience with data engineering, real-time data pipelines, or event-driven architectures
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security-by-design principles in cloud environments

About the company

Join JPMorganChase, where your engineering expertise powers decisions that matter at a global scale. As part of our Corporate Technology organization, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, building resilient, high-impact systems that support critical risk functions across the firm. We offer an environment where innovation is encouraged, growth is supported, and your contributions directly influence how we manage risk across our global wholesale credit portfolio., 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., 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.

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