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Lead Software Engineer - Java/ AWS

The Lead Software Engineer will build and deliver secure, scalable technology products while providing technical guidance to agile teams. They are responsible for developing high-quality production code and driving technical decisions that influence product design and operations.

Houston, Texas, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at JPMorganChase?

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to

enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the [insert LOB or sub LOB],

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. Drive

significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and

apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a

diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

* Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+

years applied experience

* Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business

and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors

* Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code

written by others

* Drives decisions that influence the product design, application

functionality, and technical operations and processes

* Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus

* Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide

frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle

* Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and

application of leading-edge technologies

* Adds to the team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

* Strong OOP/design patterns understanding and clean code practices

* Strong coding skills in Java and Spring with solid fundamentals

* Proven, hands-on experience across system design, application development,

testing, and production support

* Experience with XZBoost and model hosting

* Experience with low-latency/high-throughput systems

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

* Knowledge of Big/Data technologies

* Exposure to agentic AI

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from

finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an

essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses,

clients, customers and employees up for success.

Which skills does this role require?

JavaSpringAWSSoftware engineeringSystem designApplication developmentOOPDesign patternsClean codeXZBoostModel hostingLow-latency systemsHigh-throughput systemsBig dataAgileSoftware Development Life CycleProduction supportLow-latencyHigh-throughputFinancial servicesTechnical leadershipDebugging

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