Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS, AI

JPMorgan Chase · GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, United Kingdom

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Full-timeLeadSept 2026 · checked today

Job responsibilities

Lead and own end to end deliverables across the Research Platform

Architect and design solutions in a platform-first approach balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders

Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions

Champion engineering best practices and help us evolve our fast-moving agentic SDLC

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation

Operate with a product-first mindset using your experience and influence to execute effectively and efficiently

Contribute to the evolution of the team's technology strategy, evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to bring value to the technology stack

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Proven end to end autonomous ownership of complex engineering deliverables involving multiple teams and stakeholders

Hands-on experience across the full stack and a willingness to pick up anything required to move a project forward

Demonstrated experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Experience in architecting scalable and resilient applications

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and resolve complex technical challenges independently

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience working within Financial Services or regulated technology environments

An understanding of Financial Research

Experience of engineering delivery using an agentic SDLC

Ability to manage the risk and controls agenda across a technology portfolio