Lead Java Software Engineer in FX Payments tech

🏢 JP Morgan
📍 LONDON, United KingdomFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 6mo ago
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Lead Software Engineer for FX Payments Technology responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable technology solutions. You will lead technical initiatives, drive architectural assessments, and foster a culture of innovation and inclusion. Key responsibilities include delivering production-grade code, automating remediation to improve stability, leading vendor and cross-team evaluations, promoting modern engineering practices, and guiding communities of practice. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, hands-on system design and SDLC expertise, and advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages, with preferred experience in Java 21, Spring, Kafka, microservices, and cloud-native architectures within financial services.
Required Skills
Information Technology
JavaSpring BootKafkaMicroservicesNoSQLCI/CDCloud SecuritySDLCCloud NativeGenerative AIClaude
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Resilience
Requirements
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science. The role requires hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability, with advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages. Strong emphasis on automation, continuous delivery, and full SDLC, plus deep understanding of agile methodologies (CI/CD, Application Resiliency, Security). Preferred qualifications include experience with Java 21, Spring framework/Boot, RDBMS/NoSQL, Kafka, microservices, cloud-native architectures, and leveraging AI tools like MCP servers and Claude to boost productivity. Relevant experience in financial services IT and practical cloud-native experience are highly desirable.
Description

Join us to shape the future of payments technology and make a real impact on your career. As part of our agile team, you’ll help build trusted solutions that power global transactions. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect. We value creativity, technical excellence, and your unique perspective. Discover how you can push the limits of what’s possible with us.


As a Lead Software Engineer in Wholesale Payments, FX Payments Tech, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering secure, scalable technology products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive critical solutions that support our business objectives. You’ll lead technical initiatives, foster innovation, and help shape our team’s culture. Your expertise will enable us to build reliable systems that meet the evolving needs of our clients. You will be empowered to make a difference every day.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
  • Develop secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others
  • Identify opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues and improve operational stability
  • Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials
  • Drive outcomes-oriented probing for applicability within existing systems and information architecture
  • Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies
  • Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science
  • Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
  • Skilled in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
  • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile)
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems
  • Practical cloud native experience

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Experience with Java 21
  • Familiarity with Spring framework and Spring Boot
  • Knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with Kafka
  • Expertise in microservices architecture
  • Ability to leverage AI tools like MCP servers and Claude to enhance productivity
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