The JP Morgan Technology Graduate Schemes

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (known as JPMorgan) is an investment bank and financial services firm headquartered in the US and operating globally. It is the largest bank in the US and the sixth-largest in the world when ranked by assets (currently over $2.7 trillion).

JPMorgan has invested more than $11 billion annually in technology across its global technology centres and employs over 50,000 technologists. Technologists design, build, deploy and run all projects.

Some projects are developed and delivered in association with external partners in the FinTech arena, while others are enterprise technology initiatives (such as big data, mobile solutions, machine learning and cloud development).

Projects also include innovations, both internally and externally, for things like electronic payments and cybersecurity.

The application, interview and assessment process for graduate roles varies between the different lines of business at JPMorgan. This article is about technology positions; for all other types of applications please see The JPMorgan Graduate Application Process and Interview Questions.

What Technology Schemes Are Offered at JPMorgan?

In the UK, JPMorgan offers the following technology-specific opportunities:

School Programs/Apprenticeships

These programmes are aimed at students leaving school who will either undertake work experience or higher education qualifications.

Many of these opportunities could lead to apprenticeships and training once the student is at university. Some offer entire degree programs with the prospect of a full-time job offer on completion.

On offer are:

• Technology Graduate Level Apprenticeship Program – 24-month honours degree
• Technology Degree Apprenticeship Program – 4-year honours degree
• Work Experience Program – one week
• Think Ahead Program – one week

Early Insight Programs

Early Insight programs are typically for undergraduate students looking for experience and information on particular business types. They usually last one or two weeks, and are undertaken before an internship.

Spring Week – Spring into Technology

Spring Week is aimed at undergraduates looking to gain a better understanding of the firm, how it serves clients and how parts of the business work together.

The programmes specifically related to the technology business are offered in Bournemouth, Glasgow and London.

Activities include:

• Participating in hack-a-thons
• Coding challenges
• Shadowing current employees

Code for Good

The Code for Good is a hackathon which takes place in London at the beginning of November. Applicants will ‘collaborate with other coders to develop innovative technology solutions for non-profit organisations’ and find out about a career in technology.

Candidates can register their interest ahead of applications opening, and often progress to internships and full-time roles after taking part.

Internships

JPMorgan offers the following technology-specific internships for graduates with at least a 2:1 degree. They all offer broadly similar opportunities with varying lengths of commitment:

Technology 12-month Internship – Industrial Placement

You will work on key projects to help create technical solutions to real business problems for the firm and its clients.

Training opportunities are offered throughout, and you will be involved in innovative new projects and products.

Starts in either September or March in the following locations:

• Bournemouth
• Glasgow
• London

This 12-month internship can lead to a full-time job offer.

Software Engineer Off-Cycle Program

This six-month placement takes place in London only and starts in September.

You’ll develop your coding and other business skills, working on real projects alongside the technology teams delivering real solutions to business needs.

Internships can lead to the Software Engineer graduate scheme for successful candidates.

Software Engineer Internship

This 10-week internship takes place over the Summer in the following locations:

• Bournemouth
• Dublin
• Geneva
• Glasgow
• London

You will learn coding skills and work in agile teams alongside current developers. Internships often lead to the Software Engineer graduate scheme for successful candidates.

The internship also offers the chance to join in with the global hackathon.

Full-Time Schemes

JPMorgan offers a technology-specific graduate scheme as well as an intensive introduction to coding course for those that do not have a computer science background.

Tech Connect

This is a full-time, multi-week, intensive Java training course designed to kickstart a career in tech. It leads on to the Software Engineer graduate scheme.

Tech Connect is for those that do not have a computer science or engineering background. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a well-rounded academic background with a 2:1 degree, a desire to switch to a technology position and must be available to start work in January. It takes place in London.

Software Engineer

This is a full-time position in London as part of a team of technologists delivering innovative solutions that make a difference to customers, clients or employees.

Responsibilities vary depending on location and team assignment and the work will be varied. Whatever the project, JPMorgan says you’ll own it end-to-end and be expected to keep teams and internal/external stakeholders up to speed.

You will develop the coding and business skills to take your career forward. Work could include developing digital solutions, using big data or machine learning, and using agile methodologies to build solutions.

You might be working on giving customers an improved banking experience or making systems work faster or be better integrated.

Participants can also join the agile Force for Good teams who ‘develop real-world technology solutions for non-profit organizations’.

Aimed at graduates with computer science and/or engineering degrees, candidates must also have a strong interest in financial services and excellent coding skills.

How Will I Be Supported on the Technology Graduate Schemes?

Support is on offer for all positions and varies in nature depending on the length of the scheme. Support offered can include:

• Employee shadowing
• Line manager
• Buddy system
• Team members (including those globally)
• Networking events
• Senior speaker sessions
• Peer-mentorship programs
• Technical mentors
• Online training programmes and modules
• Virtual workshops
• Face-to-face sessions
• Induction programmes
• Continuous training opportunities including cybersecurity knowledge
• Technical and business skill support including presentation and communication skills

Who Can Apply for the Technology Graduate Schemes?

Graduates or those that will be graduates by the specific programme start date can apply.

A 2:1 computer science and/or engineering degree is preferred (aside from the Tech Connect Bootcamp).

Other degree subjects may be considered depending on other experience.

Candidates require:

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Exceptional problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, Javascript, Java, C++, C#), databases, data structures and algorithms

JPMorgan does not accept speculative applications and candidates may only apply to a maximum of three programmes in any 12-month cycle.

When Do I Apply?

Deadlines vary according to the specific programme, so candidates should check carefully. 

Some applications have closing dates in September, others November. Other programmes only open for applications in October.

Programmes will close as soon as positions are filled, so candidates should apply as soon as possible after applications open.

Will I Be Paid?

Positions are paid but the amount will vary depending on the length of the scheme.

Information on pay and benefits will be shared with candidates during the application process or at the time of offer.

How to Apply

Candidates must complete the following stages for a successful application:

• Online application form
• Online numerical reasoning test
• Interviews
• Assessment centre

More details on the JPMorgan Application Process can be found here.

What Happens After I Complete the Technology Graduate Scheme?

Each programme allows for successful candidates to progress to the next stage of their career with opportunities including full-time positions, higher-level internships or being invited to act as student campus ambassadors.