Lead Software Engineer - Java, Cloud & AI

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience as required by local country guidance.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, Python, Node.js, React, SQL.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools, including setting team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment, with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs and outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems.
• Practical cloud native experience.
• Experience leading teams in a large, complex organization.
• Familiarity with modern cloud technologies and deployment practices.
• Experience mentoring and coaching engineers.
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices.
• Experience with financial management platforms or related domains.

Responsibilities:

• Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting, to solve complex problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
• Drive team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes.
• Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to enhance operational stability.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with business goals.
• Promote best practices in software engineering, security, and resiliency.
• Mentor and support team members in their professional development.

Technologies:

• AI
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Support
• Java
• Marketing
• Python
• React
• SQL
• Security
• NodeJS
• DevOps

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We are JPMorganChase, a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the worlds most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. In our Cloud Financial Management technology team, we build secure, scalable, and market-leading products within an agile environment, with a strong focus on innovation, technical excellence, and operational stability. We value creativity, diversity, and inclusion, and our corporate functions span finance, risk, human resources, and marketing. This is a full-time role.

last updated 37 week of 2026