Lead Software Engineer - Full stack Java

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Jersey City, NJ, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Financial Services
We’re one of the world’s biggest technology-driven companies
The Role
Lead software engineering for a secure, scalable Wealth Management platform. Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, debugging, reviewing, and deploying production code; guiding technical decisions; mentoring teams and vendors; and promoting enterprise engineering practices. The role also leads responsible adoption of AI-assisted development tools, including validation for security, correctness, performance, and resilience, while contributing to agile delivery and the broader software engineering community.
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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Asset Wealth Management, 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 problem.
  • Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, contributing to one of Wealth Management’s most high-profile platforms.
    Operates as part of an agile team, regularly deploying software updates to production and adjusting to the dynamic needs and scale of the business.
  • 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.
  • Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technology.
  • Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendor.
  • Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and process.
  • 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.
 
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience. 
  • Have excellent programming experience in Core Java, Python and working experience of API framework like REST and GraphQL.
  • Implement TDD and BDD techniques, with a focus on leveraging mocking frameworks for effective testing.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of IoC frameworks in Java, such as Spring.
  • Understand next generation messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka, SNS, Event bridge.
  • Strong grasp of engineering principles, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.)
  • Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Demonstrate knowledge on SQL database like oracle , PostgreSQL and working knowledge of cache techniques and Amazon S3.
  • Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, 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/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices.
     
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Have exposure AI assisted development.
  • Exposure to cloud technologies preferably AWS and certification.
About Us
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

About the TeamJ.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.​

Skills Required

  • Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts
  • 5+ years of applied software engineering experience
  • Excellent programming experience in Core Java and Python
  • Working experience with REST and GraphQL API frameworks
  • Experience implementing TDD and BDD techniques, including mocking frameworks
  • Understanding of Java IoC frameworks such as Spring
  • Knowledge of Kafka, Amazon SNS, and Amazon EventBridge
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
  • Knowledge of software applications and technical processes in a technical discipline such as cloud, artificial intelligence, or machine learning
  • Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Knowledge of SQL databases including Oracle and PostgreSQL
  • Working knowledge of caching techniques and Amazon S3
  • Experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools
  • Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling, resiliency, and security
  • Experience coaching engineers on safe and compliant AI-assisted development practices
  • Exposure to AI-assisted development
  • Exposure to cloud technologies, preferably AWS
  • AWS certification

JPMorganChase Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JPMorganChase and has not been reviewed or approved by JPMorganChase.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Technology fuels every aspect of our company and is at the heart of everything we do. With over 50,000 technologists globally and an annual tech spend of $12 billion, we are dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. Learn more about technology at our firm, explore resources from our Distinguished Engineers, AI & ML researchers, and other experts; access the latest episode of our TechTrends podcast, and more at www.jpmorgan.com/technology. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com. ©2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

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