Sr Lead Software Engineer Java/Python

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Wilmington, DE, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Financial Services
We’re one of the world’s biggest technology-driven companies
The Role
Leads and mentors multiple software engineering teams while overseeing budgets, technical strategy, delivery, and talent development. Designs and develops Java/Python backend services with Spring, React full-stack applications, Databricks data pipelines, and AWS cloud-native solutions. Establishes AI-assisted engineering practices, governance, quality controls, and automation across teams. Serves as a technical owner for architecture, security, resilience, performance, and production support while integrating AI/ML and LLM-powered capabilities.
Summary Generated by Built In
When you mentor and advise multiple technical teams and move financial technologies forward, it’s a big challenge with big impact. You were made for this.   

As a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at JPMorganChase within Finance Technology (RAPIDS), you serve in a leadership role by providing technical coaching and advisory for multiple technical teams, as well as anticipate the needs and potential dependencies of other functions within the firm. As an expert in your field, your insights influence budget and technical considerations to advance operational efficiencies and functionalities.   

Job responsibilities
  • Provide overall direction, oversight, and coaching for a team of entry-level to mid-level software engineers that work on basic to moderately complex tasks
  • Accountable for decisions that influence teams’ resources, budget, tactical operations, and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures
  • Sets and scales operating practices for enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering and SDLC/TLM automation across multiple teams to improve delivery speed, quality, and operational outcomes; establishes measurable expectations (e.g., throughput, defect reduction, reliability) and ensures consistent validation, security, resiliency, and reuse of proven patterns.
  • Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to drive efficiency and support capacity unlock initiatives across teams, prioritizing reuse of existing firm technology assets.
  • Ensures successful collaboration across teams and stakeholders
  • Identifies and mitigates issues to execute a book of work while escalating issues as necessary
  • Provides input to leadership regarding budget, approach, and technical considerations to improve operational efficiencies and functionality for the team
  • Lead the end-to-end design and development of software solutions, from requirements to production deployment and support
  • Serve as a technical owner for key components/services, driving architecture, code quality, performance, resilience, and security
  • Build and maintain backend services using Java/Python (including Spring) and modern API patterns
  • Deliver full stack capabilities, including front-end development using React, and integration with backend APIs
  • Design and implement data pipelines and processing solutions leveraging Databricks (Spark-based patterns) and cloud data services
  • Build cloud-native solutions on AWS, leveraging services such as EMR, Glue, ECS/EKS, RDS, Lambda, and Step Functions
  • Design, integrate, and operationalize AI/ML and LLM-powered features (e.g., retrieval workflows, copilots/assistants, automation) with appropriate engineering rigor (testing, monitoring, governance alignment)
 
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience . In addition, 2 + years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
  • Experience leading teams of technologists
  • Ability to guide and coach teams on approach to achieve goals aligned against a set of strategic initiatives
  • Experience leading multi-team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and delivery tools, including defining governance/ways of working (human-in-the-loop validation, quality gates), measuring outcomes, and ensuring secure handling of sensitive inputs/outputs.
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, resiliency/security implications, and control expectations; ability to coach managers/leads and influence leaders on safe scaling patterns.
  • Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent
  • Strong hands-on coding experience with Java and/or Python, including Spring for backend service development
  • Full Stack development experience, including React and modern web development practices
  • Practical cloud-native engineering experience, including deployment and operations on AWS
  • Experience in AWS (EMR, GLUE, ECS/EKS, RDS, Lambda and Step Functions)
  • Experience with data engineering/ETL and distributed processing; Databricks experience (e.g., Spark, jobs/workflows, Delta patterns)
  • In-depth knowledge of the services industry and their IT systems
 
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Experience working in a large Banking or Financial Services Technology environment
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 TeamOur 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.

Skills Required

  • Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts
  • 5+ years of applied software engineering experience
  • 2+ years of experience leading technologists and solving complex technical problems
  • Experience leading teams of technologists
  • Ability to guide and coach teams toward strategic goals
  • Experience leading multi-team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and delivery tools
  • Experience defining governance and ways of working for AI-assisted engineering, including human-in-the-loop validation and quality gates
  • Understanding of responsible AI use, data sensitivity, resiliency, security, and control expectations
  • Experience hiring, developing, and recognizing talent
  • Strong hands-on coding experience with Java and/or Python, including Spring
  • Full-stack development experience, including React and modern web development practices
  • Practical cloud-native engineering experience deploying and operating solutions on AWS
  • Experience with AWS EMR, Glue, ECS/EKS, RDS, Lambda, and Step Functions
  • Experience with data engineering, ETL, distributed processing, and Databricks, including Spark, jobs/workflows, and Delta patterns
  • In-depth knowledge of the services industry and its IT systems
  • Experience working in a large banking or financial services technology environment

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 — Health coverage is considered comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, alongside wellness and mental health resources. Some locations add onsite health centers and related wellbeing support.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k)-type savings plan and related financial benefits, with options such as employee stock purchase participation. Financial planning resources are also highlighted to support long-term savings.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for birth or adoption is available for all parents. Child care and back-up child care resources further reinforce family support.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
289,097 Employees
Year Founded: 1799

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

Our technologists work on a diverse range of solutions that include strategic technology initiatives, big data, mobile, electronic payments, machine learning, cybersecurity, enterprise cloud development, and other state-of-the-art technologies.

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