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Lead Software Engineer – Cloud, Microservices, Frontend (React/Angular)

at J.P. Morgan

Tech LeadNo visa sponsorshipAWS/GCP/Azure DevOps

Posted 7 days ago

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Compensation: Not specified GBP
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Lead agile teams to design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art technology products for Digital Investment Banking. Set technical direction and ensure best practices across cloud-native applications on AWS. Mentor and coach engineers, drive frontend modernization with React and Angular, and promote microservices with Kubernetes. Align technology strategy with business goals and foster an innovative, inclusive culture.

Location: LONDON, United Kingdom

Join us as a Lead Software Engineer and shape the future of fintech within a fast-growing global team. You’ll lead talented engineers to build cutting-edge solutions for early-stage private markets, M&A, and investment banking. At J.P. Morgan, you’ll have the opportunity to influence technology strategy, mentor others, and advance your career in a collaborative, inclusive environment. Your leadership, vision, and technical expertise will help us push the boundaries of what’s possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Digital Investment Banking as a part of the Global Banking team, you will guide agile teams to design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art technology products. You will set technical direction, oversee complex software solutions, and ensure best practices across multiple systems and applications. You’ll foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your impact will help drive our business forward and support the growth of your team.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead agile teams in designing, developing, and deploying technology solutions
Set technical direction and ensure adherence to best practices
Architect and implement scalable, secure cloud native applications using AWS
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering professional growth and collaboration
Drive adoption of modern frontend technologies and frameworks such as React.js and Angular
Champion containerization and microservice architectures, leveraging Kubernetes
Oversee software development lifecycle, including code reviews and quality assurance
Solve complex technical challenges and break down solutions for the team
Promote a culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology strategy with business goals
Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging industry trends and technologies

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent
Proven experience leading software engineering teams
Expertise in cloud native solutions (AWS) and microservice architecture
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python
Advanced knowledge of CI/CD tools, application resiliency, and security
Strong skills in system design, application development, and testing
Experience with frontend technologies and frameworks
Ability to drive technical strategy and mentor team members
Understanding of industry technology trends and best practices
Commitment to building an innovative and inclusive culture
Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Experience in fintech or investment banking technology
Advanced skills in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Familiarity with additional programming languages or frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience influencing technology strategy and business outcomes
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
Dedication to continuous learning and professional development

Lead innovation by guiding agile teams to deliver secure, scalable tech solutions for Digital Investment Banking.

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