
Lead Software Engineer - AEM
at J.P. Morgan
Posted 14 days ago
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As a Lead Software Engineer on the Markets team in London, you will design and deliver secure, scalable technology products while leading agile teams and collaborating across functions. You will develop production-quality code, review and debug peers' work, and drive automation to improve operational stability. The role requires hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and web technologies (Java, Spring, JavaScript, React), plus demonstrated leadership, coaching, and vendor evaluation skills. You will promote adoption of new technologies and foster an inclusive, diverse team culture.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Location: LONDON, United Kingdom
Join us and shape the future of technology in financial markets. You will have the chance to innovate, collaborate, and grow your career in a supportive environment. We value your expertise and encourage you to push boundaries while working with cutting-edge tools and talented colleagues. Your contributions will make a real impact on our business and clients. Experience a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.
As a Lead Software Engineer in the Markets team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering trusted technology products. You will work within an agile team, driving solutions that support our business objectives. Your technical leadership will help us build secure, stable, and scalable systems. You will collaborate across teams and functions, contributing to a culture of innovation and respect. Your work will directly influence our success and the experience of our clients.
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 or eliminate recurring issues to improve operational stability
- Lead evaluation sessions with vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials
- Drive communities of practice to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies
- Foster a team culture of diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and respect
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts
- Experience leading technologists to solve complex technical challenges
- Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems, including Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Adobe products
- Experience managing software engineering teams to deliver production-grade solutions
- Experience guiding teams to achieve objectives aligned with strategic initiatives
- Demonstrated coaching and mentoring experience
- Proficiency in Java, REST services, Spring, and Spring Boot
- Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and independently solve design and functionality challenges
- Practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with excellent customer focus and communication abilities
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience recruiting, mentoring, and rewarding top talent
- Advanced Adobe product experience, especially Content Fragments, including design and implementation
- Familiarity with GraphQL




