Golang Job: Software Engineer (Java or React)

Are you a experienced Software Engineer that wants to get involved in all the latest Cloud tech?

The team run a number of microservice apps on modern cloud platforms like Cloud Foundry (Tanzu) & Kubernetes. We have an opening to join our team as a seasoned developer.

As a member of our Software Engineering Group you will dive head-first into creating innovative solutions that advance businesses and careers. You'll join an inspiring and curious team of technologists dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. You'll be tasked with keeping the team and other key stakeholders up to speed on the progress of what's being developed. Coming in with an understanding of the importance of end-to-end software development-such as Agile frameworks-is key. And best of all, you'll be working with and sharing ideas, information and innovation with our global team of technologists from all over the world.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

As a Senior Software Engineer your contribution will have a big impact on the products we are developing. Lead on development initiatives within your areas of expertise. As an experienced engineer, you will be able to mentor junior teammates and help steer the technical direction of the team. We take a DevOps approach to our work you will help to scope, design, build and run our services.

Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with high-performing teams and individuals throughout the firm to accomplish common goals.
• Respect for people and opinions and the ability to confidently offer your point of view.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment.
• Dedication to continuous improvement and development of your skillset and talents.
• Desire and drive to work across the application stack.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in developmental toolsets.
• Proficiency in Java / Spring Boot OR React, with a desire to learn both.
• Familiarity with Cloud concepts such as PaaS, Containers, Functions
• Understanding of Continuous Integration, Delivery and a proficiency in Automation
• Good understanding of web-service frameworks and API management.
• Understanding and appreciation of Cloud Native development practices and architecture.
• Relational database schema design knowledge.
• Good knowledge of automated test & performance tooling

Preferred Qualifications

• Frontend JavaScript development frameworks (ideally React)
• Monitoring & instrumentation with modern stack - Prometheus / Grafana
• Exposure to other general purpose languages such as Golang or Python.
• Working knowledge of 12 Factor design principles.
• Proficiency in one or more Cloud Platforms e.g. Azure, AWS, Google, Cloud Foundry, Docker, Kubernetes

What's in it for you ?

• Joining a cool team that strives to adopt modern practices and processes in everything we do.
• Opportunity to learn, tech in our stack includes Springboot, React, CockroachDB, Prometheus and Grafana. We timebox our learning weekly, so plenty of opportunity to upskill.
• Collaborative and supportive team that values diverse opinions and backgrounds.
• Communities of practice, to learn and grow with colleagues across the tech hub.
• Continued career advancement opportunities including industry recognized certifications such as AWS and CKAD.
• Professional & technical development programs.
• Flexible working between home and office.
• Expense contribution to work from home computer equipment.

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.