
Software Engineer Program - Full-time - Glasgow, London
J.P. MorganExpected closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Contribute to high-impact technology projects as an Early Careers Software Engineer.
- Participate in a two-year global development program with structured learning and mentorship.
- Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot software solutions using modern engineering practices and AI tools.
- Locations: Glasgow, London.
- Expected graduation between January 2027 and September 2027.
About the Role
This is a global, two-year development experience designed to help you grow through structured learning, mentorship, and hands-on project work. You’ll build strong technical skills, professional judgment, and learning agility while contributing to meaningful technology outcomes.
You’ll begin with an in-depth induction that introduces you to our businesses, engineering standards, and development methodologies, while supporting your professional development and helping you build connections across the firm.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot software solutions.
- Communicate clearly in writing and verbally by articulating problems, documenting solutions, and effectively prompting approved AI-assisted development tools to produce high-quality outputs.
- Collaborate with engineers, managers, and stakeholders across teams to understand problems, share ideas and feedback, and deliver reliable solutions.
- Leverage approved AI development tools (for example, code generation, refactoring, test creation, and documentation) to improve code quality and productivity, while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding practices.
- Apply automation and modern tooling across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including AI-enabled capabilities, to improve delivery efficiency and reliability.
- Participate in programs such as Force for Good to contribute technology solutions that support social impact initiatives.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or a 4th-year Master’s degree with an expected graduation between January 2027 and September 2027.
- Graduated by September 2027 and be available to start full-time employment in September 2027.
- Streams and specializations in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, or related field.
- Oral and written fluency in English language is essential.
- Experience designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting software solutions as part of an engineering team.
- Proficiency writing secure, high-quality code in at least one programming language, following established standards and best practices.
- Apply automation and modern tooling to reduce manual effort and improve consistency across the software development life cycle.
- Use approved AI development tools (for example, code drafting, refactoring, testing, and documentation) with appropriate review and validation.
- Critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and remain accountable for final solution quality and correctness.
- Follow responsible AI practices in engineering workflows, including secure handling of inputs and outputs and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts, document work, and collaborate effectively across teams and tools.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Foundational understanding of software engineering concepts through coursework, projects, or internships.
- Apply software engineering skills to projects involving open-ended or ambiguous problems, including breaking work into steps, experimenting with solutions, and iterating based on feedback.
- Use AI development tools to improve efficiency with tasks such as coding, testing, debugging, or documentation.
- Sound judgment in validating AI-generated outputs and maintaining ownership of solution quality, correctness, and security.
- Curiosity about emerging technologies and thoughtfully assess when and how to apply them.
- Seek opportunities to build, improve, and deliver technology that creates real-world impact.
Locations
- Glasgow
- London
What's Next?
Submit a complete and thoughtful application, including your resume. After confirming your application, it will be reviewed to determine if you meet certain required qualifications. If advanced, you will receive an email invitation to complete a coding challenge powered by HackerRank. HackerRank is required, and your application will not be considered for further review until this step is completed. If you progress further, you will receive an email invitation to participate in a virtual Superday.