Leads development of secure, scalable enterprise software for analytics and feedback platforms. Designs, codes, tests, deploys, troubleshoots, and supports resilient applications while reviewing code and improving engineering practices. Promotes responsible AI-assisted development, automation, observability, security, and operational stability. Partners with vendors and internal teams to evaluate architectures and technology solutions. Requires strong Java-based server-side development experience, cloud-native architecture expertise, and familiarity with regulated financial services environments.
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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Employee Platforms, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.
Job responsibilities
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Employee Platforms, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.
Job responsibilities
- Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems
- Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
- Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
- Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
- Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
- Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training, certification, or equivalent experience in Software Engineering with 5+ years of applied experience designing, developing, and delivering enterprise software solutions.
- Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, deployment, and operational support of scalable and resilient applications.
- Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, with demonstrated ability to develop high-quality, maintainable, and secure code.
- Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted software development tools to improve engineering efficiency, including code generation, code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation, while ensuring output quality, security, and performance standards.
- Strong understanding of Responsible AI practices within engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs and outputs, compliance with enterprise standards, and coaching team members on safe AI adoption.
- Proficient in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and support.
- Advanced understanding of Agile software development methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, application resiliency, observability, and security best practices.
- Experience developing and supporting technology solutions within the financial services industry or other highly regulated environments.
- Hands-on experience building and deploying cloud-native applications, leveraging modern cloud platforms, microservices, and distributed architectures.
- Strong server-side development experience with Java, JEE, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, JUnit, integration testing, and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices.
- Proven programming and coding expertise with a passion for delivering high-quality, scalable, secure, and production-ready applications that drive business value.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate multiple solution options and make sound technical decisions with limited oversight.
- Working knowledge of financial services technology environments, controls, compliance expectations, and regulatory considerations.
- Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
JPMorganChase Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, IL, United States
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