Lead Software Engineer – Python / Java - AI

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require 5+ years of hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability using Python, Java, or C++.
• We require hands-on experience with AI components and a strong understanding of how to apply them in modern technology stacks.
• We require foundational understanding of AWS services and best practices, with practical cloud-native experience.
• We require proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• We require proficiency across all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• We require advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• We require demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile.
• We require interest in financial markets and trading, with the ability to work directly with Credit Sales and Trading teams.
• We require strong communication skills and a passion for advancing technology through AI and modern engineering practices.
• Preferred: experience building scalable AI platforms for trading or financial services.
• Preferred: experience modernizing legacy systems with AI tooling.
• Preferred: in-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and its IT systems.
• Preferred: experience supporting production systems in partnership with L1 support teams.
• Preferred: demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• We execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting, and we think beyond routine approaches to solve complex problems.
• We build and support AI-native systems to expand our eTrading capabilities, including scalable AI platforms for trading and modernization of incumbent systems with AI tooling.
• We engage directly with Credit Sales and Trading business partners to understand their strategy and establish technical solutions in partnership with Product teams.
• We architect and build new systems hands-on, leveraging AI-assisted coding and modern engineering practices.
• We develop secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others.
• We identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve operational stability and system stability KPIs.
• We partner with L1 support teams to provide direct support for production systems, ensuring reliability and rapid issue resolution.
• We lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability within our systems and information architecture.
• We lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.
• We contribute to our culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Architect
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Support
• Java
• Machine Learning
• Mobile
• Python
• Security

More:

We are J.P. MorganChase, a global leader in financial services and a key part of the Commercial & Investment Bank, serving corporations, governments, institutions, and investors in more than 100 countries. Our Credit Technology team works within an agile environment to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. We offer an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your career while helping us advance eTrading capabilities through AI-native systems, modern engineering practices, and close partnership with business teams. We value diversity and inclusion, support reasonable accommodations, and foster a first-class way of serving our clients through trusted, long-term partnerships.

last updated 36 week of 2026