Java Software Engineer

Job content

The Securities Lending Technology Team within Prime Finance are looking for Java developers to join a business facing team working on a suite of microservices which provide a wide range of functions for the Securities Lending business including modernisation of the technical stack.

The Team

Enterprise Finance Platform is a strategic platform for the full trade lifecycle for the Securities Lending business in the Investment Bank, for which JP Morgan is a market leader. With technologists spread across the globe, and Glasgow playing a central role, our team work closely with our global business to deliver innovative solutions to keep JP Morgan at the forefront of this business as it continues to grow and evolve.

The platform uses a range of technologies including Java, C#/.net, React, and Oracle/SQL on Windows and Linux platforms. This is an opportunity to join an exciting technology team with excellent business sponsorship to deliver revenue enhancing technology and industry wide transformation.

The Prime Finance group provides liquidity of securities to the global equities group to allow short proprietary trading, hedging for derivative trading and financing for the firm. Securities Lending is the vehicle used to provide this liquidity. The Prime Finance group also provides services to Prime Broking clients. This is a global business operating from several sites (including UK, USA, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, India and Brazil).

The Role

Strong Java developer to contribute to the reengineering of the platform, building Java services to interact with core components in order to provide the full post trade lifecycle for the Securities Lending product. Working with a co-located team in Glasgow, but interacting with our global team.

Key Responsibilities

• Full System Development Lifecycle.
• Define Requirement and Design components of the existing Enterprise Finance Platform application
• Build java services that cover end to end functions of the Securities Lending trading business
• Perform maintenance and enhancements to existing applications
• Support of new and existing applications
• Contributing to modernisation journey
• Candidates should note that this list is not exhaustive and duties are liable to change from time to time in line with the needs of the department.
  

Essential Skills

• Spring knowledge
• Experience with SQL, preferably with Oracle or other RDMA
• Experience with messaging e.g. MQ, Tibco EMS, Kafka, etc.
• Familiar with Microservices architecture
• Self-starter , delivery focused , strong experience on Agile programming
• Keen to understand and solve business related problems
• Computer science background with an intellectual rigour
• Ability to solve complex problems and a track record of high performance and delivery
• Strong communication and team-working skills
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience of cloud based technologies
• Knowledge in Finance, particularly knowledge of Prime Brokerage and Securities Lending products and business
• Strong OO design skills with good knowledge of object modelling and design patterns.
  

Education

To degree level, ideally in a computer science, mathematical or engineering discipline or equivalent

As an experienced member of our Software Engineering Group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You’ll 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 on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. 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.

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.