Lead Software Engineer - Java Backend Engineer

JPMorgan Chase
Jersey City, NJ
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on Java and cloud-native development experience.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of Java and cloud-native application experience, especially in financial IT systems
    — “Advanced in Java, SpringBoot, fundamentals in DB with deep understanding of building cloud native applications”
  • Professionals who have led AI-assisted engineering practices and improved code quality and delivery speed
    — “Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment”
  • Individuals with a strong grasp of agile methodologies and SDLC toolchains, particularly in secure and scalable environments
    — “Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a deep understanding of financial services IT systems and their security expectations
    — “In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems”
  • Candidates must be prepared to coach engineers on responsible AI use in production workflows
    — “Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AI-assisted code review, test acceleration, and incident analysis in your resume and interviews
    — “Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools”
  • Showcase cloud-native application design and deployment expertise using AWS services like ECS, EKS, and Lambda
    — “Full stack technology professional leverage AWS services, including ECS, EKS, and Lambda”
  • Emphasize your ability to drive operational stability through automation and recurring issue resolution
    — “Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed secure and high-quality production code
  • Led evaluation sessions with external vendors
Typical background
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaSpringbootCloud Native ApplicationsAWS Services

Preferred

Full Stack TechnologyAgile Methodologies

Stack & domain

JavaSpringbootDatabase FundamentalsCloud Native ApplicationsAWS ServicesCI/CDApplication ResiliencySecurityFinancial Services IT SystemsAgile MethodologiesAi-assisted EngineeringCode ReviewTest AccelerationTroubleshootingResponsible AIData SensitivitySecure HandlingResiliency And Security ExpectationsDelivery PracticesCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAttention To DetailTime ManagementTeamworkAdaptabilityInnovationStrategic ThinkingFinanceTechnologySoftware Engineering

About the role

Original posting from JPMorgan Chase

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. 

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Consumer and Community Banking's Business Payment team, 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 responsibilitiesExecutes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problemsDevelops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by othersDrives 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 systemsLeads 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 skillsFormal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stabilityAdvanced in Java, SpringBoot, fundamentals in DB with deep understanding of building cloud native applications and Experience in AWS services.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 practicesProficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life CycleAdvanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and SecurityIn-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systemsPractical cloud native experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skillsFull stack technology professional leverage AWS services, including ECS, EKS, and Lambda, to design, deploy, and manage scalable and efficient cloud-based applications within the software development lifecycleProven record of leveraging AI powered solutions and frameworks to deliver business outcomesExpertize in API driven, Event driven development

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Source: JPMorgan Chase careers

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