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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Platform Engineering - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £67,318.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Policy as Code, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Production Code, Terraform, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5818089747 ## About the Role Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts, such as Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent experience. - Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability, including leading technical delivery in complex environments. - Advanced in one or more programming language(s), such as Go, Java or Kotlin. - Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security, including setting standards and driving adoption across teams. - Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and processes within a technical domain, such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc. - Practical cloud native experience, deploying Kubernetes applications on a cloud service provider, such as Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure, at meaningful scale., Expertise in the Kubernetes operator pattern. - Expertise deploying infrastructure as code, using Crossplane, Terraform, or equivalent. - Experience with GitOps workflows. #ICBCareer #ICBEngineering ## Description Sets technical direction for platform engineering across squads, aligning architecture, delivery, and operational excellence to business outcomes and risk controls. - Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others; establishes engineering standards and best practices. - Designs and develops composable infrastructure systems and capabilities, with a focus on scalable platform services. - Designs, builds, and operates Kubernetes-based platform services; automates developer self-service and CI/CD; improves reliability and operational readiness; strengthens platform security and controls via IaC, policy-as-code, and hardening standards. - Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems. - Provides operational support and leadership for production systems in a "you-build-it-you-run-it" culture, including incident response, post-incident learning, and continuous reliability improvements. - Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture. - Leads and grows communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness, adoption, and use of new and leading-edge technologies. - Coaches and mentors engineers, developing technical leadership capability and supporting high performance across teams. - Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [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) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-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) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)