About this role
Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year
Requirements: Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experienceHands-on practical experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle, including system design, application development, testing, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, and operational supportStrong proficiency in frontend development with React, including state management and testing with frameworks such as Jest or React Testing LibraryAdvanced knowledge of backend development using Node.js and TypeScript to build RESTful APIs, along with strong experience writing and maintaining comprehensive unit, functional, and integration testsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business requirements into actionable technical plansExperience working collaboratively in agile teams and participating in Scrum ceremonies; experience facilitating or running ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectivesHands-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 for correctness, performance, and securityUnderstanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practicesExperience with relational databases such as MySQL or similar, along with exposure to cloud platforms, infrastructure-as-code practices, and API documentation standards such as OpenAPI/SwaggerDemonstrated understanding of application lifecycle management practices, including familiarity with application registration, governance tooling, and compliance requirements within a regulated enterprise technology environmentExperience managing application risk, controls compliance, and resiliency requirements within a regulated financial services or enterprise technology environmentExperience with additional modern frontend frameworks or Python for backend services and toolingProficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma for collaborating on user interface and experience requirementsExperience with traditional artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, such as predictive analysisPrior experience serving as an Application Owner or in an equivalent application governance and lifecycle management roleFamiliarity with Technology Risk and Controls frameworks and experience managing control remediations through established governance workflows, including disaster recovery testing coordination and cloud security responsibility models Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deliver full stack software solutions across frontend (Angular) and backend (Node.js/TypeScript) services, applying strong problem-solving skills to break down complex technical challengesDevelop secure, high-quality production code and review peers work to maintain consistency, reliability, and adherence to engineering standardsLeverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery speed, and champion their effective adoption within the teamMentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellenceIdentify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve the overall operational stability of applications and systemsOwn and maintain the application profile and registration in SOR, ensuring all application metadata, data classifications, and information flows are accurate, current, and compliant with firmwide governance requirementsPartner with Risk and Technology Risk and Controls teams to assess application risk, implement required controls, and proactively manage compliance breaks and control gapsManage application lifecycle activities including DR test coordination, tech refresh planning, demand and capacity management, and maintenanceEnsure the application meets all SDLC governance, operational hygiene, and compliance requirements including the Technology Risk and Controls Catalog and relevant regulatory standardsMaintain and continuously improve application security posture, including cloud security responsibilities such as data protection, application security, encryption, environment segregation, monitoring, and resiliency requirementsPartner with the Product Manager to align application uplift with future sprint planningParticipate in communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and adoption of modern tooling, patterns, and best practices Technologies: AIAPIAngularBackendCloudFigmaFrontendSupportJestMachine LearningMySQLOpenAPIProduct ManagerPythonReactSecuritySwaggerTypeScriptNodeJSCopilotGitHubJavaScriptMarketingFullstack More:
We are JPMorganChase, and within our Infrastructure Platforms, Data Center Services team we build technology that powers one of the worlds most trusted financial institutions. This Lead Software Engineer role combines technical delivery with application ownership, giving you end-to-end responsibility for critical infrastructure platforms and one or more applications within the Data Center Services portfolio. We offer an agile, collaborative environment where engineers help deliver secure, stable, scalable products while supporting lifecycle management, risk posture, resiliency, and compliance. We are a global leader in financial services with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations, and our corporate teams play an essential role in helping our businesses, clients, customers, and employees succeed.
last updated 36 week of 2026