About this role
Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year
Requirements: Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 3+ years of applied experienceExperience with Java/JVM and the Java/JVM ecosystem, including Spring BootExperience with TypeScript/React developmentDemonstrated experience leading the effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools, with the ability to validate outputs for correctness, performance, and securityStrong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs and outputs, and resiliency and security expectationsExperience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption of AI-assisted tools within delivery practicesExperience with object-oriented design and microservice architectures and best practicesProficiency across all aspects of the Software Development Life CycleStrong understanding of software design patterns and clean code practicesStrong written and oral communication skillsProficiency in automation and continuous delivery methodsAdvanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and securityExperience partnering with product and engineering teamsPreferred: experience working on financial systemsPreferred: experience with finance and derivative products, including knowledge of Convertible BondsPreferred: experience with publish/subscribe messaging protocols such as Kafka, AMQP, or AMPSPreferred: experience with C#/WPF desktop application programmingPreferred: exposure to relational database management systems, including SybasePreferred: experience with cloud technologiesPreferred: exceptional client relationship skills, including the ability to uncover true requirements and recommend technical approaches Responsibilities: Execute creative software solutions through design, development, and technical troubleshootingCollaborate with engineers, product owners, traders, sales, and Quants to develop best-in-class software solutions for our Equity Derivatives platformDrive team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomesApply tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve automation valueWork within an Agile/Scrum team analyzing and implementing business requirementsWork closely with production management to support business processes, changes, and end usersLead and contribute to communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of leading-edge technologiesContribute to our culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect Technologies: AIC#CI/CDCloudSupportJVMJavaKafkaReactSecuritySpringSpring BootTypeScriptWPF More:
We are J.P. Morgan Chase, a global leader in financial services and part of the Commercial & Investment Bank, serving corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors in more than 100 countries. We are hiring a Lead Software Engineer for our Equity Derivatives Group to join our agile team building and supporting innovative technology for our sales and trading platform. We offer a culture centered on continuous learning, inclusivity, and developer experience, along with opportunities for internal and external training, mentorship, interest groups, and communities. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations where needed.
last updated 36 week of 2026