2027 Software Engineer Program - 12 Month Industrial Placement - Glasgow & London

Job description

As an Early Careers Software Engineer Intern, you’ll make an immediate impact at JPMorganChase by contributing to high-impact technology projects in a modern engineering environment. You will build strong technical foundations while developing the critical thinking skills and judgment needed to grow into a confident, effective engineer. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to deliver high-quality solutions, expand your skills through continuous learning, and access clear opportunities for career growth within the firm.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

As an Early Careers Software Engineer Intern in our Software Engineer Program, you will play a vital role in building and optimizing digital applications and systems that serve millions globally. You will start with an induction that introduces our technology strategies, products, and systems, and provides an overview of our technology community. Working in a collaborative team, you will partner with peers and experienced software engineers to enhance your skills, share ideas and feedback, and help deliver reliable solutions in a modern engineering environment. This internship offers a chance to gain deeper insights into our work culture through networking events, senior speaker sessions, and peer-mentorship programs.

At the end of the summer, top performers may be invited to join us for a full-time role upon graduation. We will be filling our classes on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible before job postings close.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and access to senior leaders.

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot software solutions.

• Write secure, high-quality code in at least one programming language, following established standards and best practices.

• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and stakeholders across teams to understand problems, share ideas and feedback, and deliver reliable 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.

• 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, including AI-enabled capabilities, to improve delivery efficiency and reliability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or a 5th-year Master’s degree with an expected graduation between January 2029 and July 2029 

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with expected graduation between January 2029 and July 2029

• Have streams and specializations in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, or related fields. 

• Demonstrate oral and written fluency in English

   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS 

• Basic knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to write secure, high-quality code in at least one programming language, following established standards and best practices.
• Have experience collaborating with engineers, managers, and stakeholders across teams to understand problems, share ideas and feedback, and deliver reliable solutions.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts, document work, and collaborate effectively across teams and tools.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Bring 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.

• 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.

• Demonstrate sound judgment in validating AI-generated outputs and maintaining ownership of solution quality, correctness, and security.

Locations you may join: 

• Glasgow
• London

ABOUT US

You'll benefit from a multi-billion annual investment in technology, working in one of the world’s biggest tech companies. You’ll work in an open, collaborative, and supportive culture, where our agile teams are constantly innovating, learning new skills, and at the forefront of developing new technologies and solutions.

With the scale of our business, you could impact millions of consumers, thousands of enterprise clients, and 300,000+ employees. We’re committed to advancing your career helping you acquire new skills, opportunities, and a global network of support that will help you take your career in any direction imaginable.

About You

If you're ready to put your passion for technology to work in a way that makes a real difference, you’ll find your place in our Software Engineer Program. 

What’s Next?

Help us learn about you by submitting a complete and thoughtful application, which includes your resume. Your application and resume is a way for us to initially get to know you, so it’s important to complete all relevant application questions so we have as much information about you as possible.  

After you confirm your application, we will review it to determine whether you meet certain required qualifications. If you are advance to the next step of the process, you'll 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 you have completed this step. We strongly encourage that you apply and complete these required elements as soon as possible, since programs will close as positions are filled.

If you progress further, you'll get an email invitation for a virtual Superday.

JPMorganChase is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that respects all people for their unique skills, backgrounds, and professional experiences. We will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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