At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative software solutions using Scala and Java.
- Company: Join JPMorganChase's dynamic Data Platforms team in a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting challenges await in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact with cutting-edge technology in a secure and scalable way.
- Qualifications: Experience in Scala, Java, and agile methodologies required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Data Platforms team in the Chief Data & Analytics Office, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.
As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.
Your knowledge of Scala, functional programming and agentic techniques will help our team meet the requirements of our diverse user base.
Your work will be intellectually challenging ranging from meta-programming, domain specific languages and interpreter design to delivery of services and user interfaces all via public cloud.
- Job responsibilities
- Leads the engineering of cutting-edge solutions in the areas of metadata, meta-modelling and distributed systems.
- Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems
- Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
- Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e. g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
- Applies 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.
- Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
- Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Applied experience in Scala and Java
- Experience working with asynchronous runtimes like Cats Effect
- Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e. g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
- Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
- Proficient 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 their IT systems
- Practical cloud native experience
- Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Meta-programming through libraries such as shapeless or Magnolia.
- Doman Specific Language design and interpretation
- Knowledge of domain driven design
- Proficient with SQL/No-SQL databases
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Lead Scala/Java Software Engineer - CDAO Data Platforms employer: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bournemouth where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, inclusive team culture, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive atmosphere that values continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
