JavaScript Job: Software Engineering Lead

Sales and Research Technology intro

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.

Sales and Research Technology is a team that supports the global Sales & Research and Client Services organization for front office daily digital workflows and MIS tools across the Investment Bank. This involves leveraging a wide range of tools that will help sales make decision efficiently, while collecting valuable client intelligence data points (trade, revenue, deal, profitability, clients, contacts, etc.), with a user base of roughly 4,500 staff globally.

Opportunity

As a Software Engineering Lead, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation & engineering practices. You will be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders daily to stay focused on common goals. We value high-quality, well-engineered solutions and you will be joining a team of enthusiastic technologists with a passion for building software in the right way.

You will be working in London (with some flexibility to work remotely), in a predominantly co-located agile team responsible for all aspects of software delivery. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment-one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.

Required Skillset

• We work across the full stack so value good all-round technologists who don't define themselves by the language they prefer to code in. The role will be primarily Java (server side) and JavaScript, React (client side) based with some database and web front end work also an expectation
• Experience developing applications on cloud platforms such as private or public cloud AWS
• Exposure of asynchronous messaging protocols (IBM MQ, JMS, Kafka)
• Motivation and enthusiasm to pick up new technologies as required
• Ability to drive and lead complex technical deliveries
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience
• Analytical, evidence-based approach to solving problems
• Knowledge of agile software development methodologies such as Scrum
• Commitment to building a culture of building high quality, robust, maintainable software

Preferred skills/experience:

• Motivation and enthusiasm to pick up new technologies as required
• Knowledge of Search API's using Elastic Search, GraphQL is a plus
• Understanding of software skills such as business analysis, development, maintenance, and software improvement
• Ability to drive and lead complex technical deliveries
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience

Interested?

• Submit your application via 'Apply now' button!

• We'll review your application.

• Our recruiter will reach out to you for the initial call to find out about your motivation and expectations.

• You will get to meet with the Hiring Manager

• You will be asked to complete a Technical challenge/ Coding exercise/ Technical interview

• It's time for an Offer!

• You join the team

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Company Overview, About Us, Diversity & Inclusion

When you work at JPMorgan Chase & Co., you're not just working at a lead global financial institution. You're an integral part of one of the world's biggest tech companies. In 20 technology centres worldwide, our team of 50,000 technologists design, build and deploy everything from enterprise technology initiatives to big data and mobile solutions, as well as innovations in electronic payments, cybersecurity, machine learning, and cloud development. Our $10B+ annual investment in technology enables us to hire people to create innovative solutions that will are transforming the financial services industry.

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.