Java Lead Software Engineer

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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and

Investment Bank, 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 or certification in software engineering concepts with 5 plus

years of applied experience

* Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application

development, testing, and operational stability

* Advanced level design skills required for this role

* Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Java,

Spring, AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, MQ, Cassandra, Oracle, , Kubernetes,

PowerMock, JMeter, Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace, Jenkins and etc.

* Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods

* Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including continuous

integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security

* Demonstrated proficiency in cloud-native technologies, including experience

with Amazon Web Services and Kubernetes

* Experience with data streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka and message

queuing systems

* Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized,

AI-assisted software development tools — including coding, code review, test

acceleration, and troubleshooting — with the ability to set team expectations

for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security

* Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows,

including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs and

outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations, with

experience coaching engineers on safe and compliant adoption

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

* Experience with distributed caching platform such as Gemfire or Redis

* Experience with behavior-driven development using Cucumber and continuous

integration using Jenkins and Spinnaker

* Experience with database technologies such as Postgres, Oracle, Mongo DB

* Exceptional client relationship skills, including the ability to uncover true

requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical

approaches, and drive efforts to meet committed timelines

* Hands-on AI experience with coding and understanding core concepts

* Ability to self-drive delivery and take ownership end to end

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

[https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs] for more information about

requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including

Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking,

markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and

institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than

100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice,

raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.