Lead Full Stack Software Engineer - JP Morgan - London - 12 months contract - ONSITE - PAYEWe are seeking a hands on Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to join JP Morgan''s Asset Management division on an initial 12 months contract in London. For this role we are seeking a hands on engineer ideally with Java or Python Back End with React Front End. The successful candidate will support the manager in running daily scrums and fortnight planning sessions whilst owning a large piece of work and deliver it with a team and highlight any risks/blockers to the manager.DescriptionWe have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader to set technical direction, coach a high-performing agile team, and deliver trusted, market-leading technology products for the Asset Management Research Technology organization. As the Software Engineering Lead, you will own outcomes across architecture, delivery, and people leadership, guiding the team building cloud-native solutions-especially ensuring security, reliability, and scalability.Role responsibilities:Delivery ownershipOwn end-to-end delivery-from backlog refinement and sprint planning to production readiness, release, and post-deployment learning.Drive disciplined SDLC, CI/CD, infrastructure as code.Ensure operational excellence: reliability, monitoring, on-call readiness, and incident response.People leadershipCoach engineers and senior ICs; grow talent through mentorship, pairing, and clear career development path