Varied work - Senior Software Engineer J.P. Morgan Employee Review

3.0
Nov 22, 2025
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Pros

Varied work, wide tech stack, opportunities to learn from experts, high standards, good practice. Internal mobility opportunities if you want to shift roles or teams.

Cons

Constant re org, always changes, so constant shift in requirements from the top can be frustrating. Heavy hierarchy with many levels of managers. Job expectations & satisfaction depends on your managers leadership style which is varies from great managers to bad micro managers who put too much pressure on people. Often change manager every year. Lots of internal processes to learn that’s not useful elsewhere. Even when profits are up these don’t get passed on in salaries. Year on salary increments are low, in line with inflation, so not the best compensation if you stay 5+ years.

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Scalable backend and distributed systems expertise Fast learner and adaptable to new technologies Ownership mindset and accountability Team collaboration and communication Focus on performance, reliability, and quality delivery

Cons

I can be overly detail-oriented at times, but I’ve learned to balance quality with delivery timelines and business priorities.

3.0
May 12, 2026
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Pros

1. One of the best banks, heavy on tech and AI, that makes my life simple 2. Bonus is consistent every year 3. The company is highly social and multicultural. 4. A lot of training program to upskill and develop.

Cons

1. A lot of administrative items to take care of, a significant portion is spent on meetings, meetings are called to establish an agenda for next meetings, and so on. 2. Layoffs, all year round- sometimes significant, while in the middle of delivery. If your manager is off-site/ another city/country, you are more likely to be impacted. 3. Departments may have skewed gender or racial ratios. It is best to stay away to avoid discrimination (to be fair, this has less to do with culture and more to do with who the head of the department is).

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