Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java, Prime Financial Services Technology

JPMorgan Chase
Chicago, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward experienced Java engineers comfortable with AI-assisted development and large-scale financial systems, based in Chicago and working within a collaborative, agile team structure.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with advanced Java skills and a proven track record in AI-assisted engineering practices
    — “Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools”
  • Individuals who thrive in agile environments and have a strong grasp of DevOps and cloud technologies
    — “Strong understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, DevOps, Applicant Resiliency, and Security, Kubernetes”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be prepared to lead and mentor senior engineers on AI-assisted development standards
    — “experience coaching senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with AI-assisted code review and test acceleration in your resume and interviews
    — “Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices”
  • Emphasize your ability to deliver production-ready code with no post-implementation issues
    — “Doing robust delivery of code into the production environment with zero tolerance for post implementation issues”
  • Showcase your background in financial systems, especially clearing and settlements, in your application materials
    — “Develop a strong understanding of key functions of clearing and settlements within Cash Prime business”
  • Quantify your contributions to code quality, delivery speed, or operational outcomes in your resume
    — “improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Delivered trusted market-leading technology products
  • Developed realistic and achievable project estimates
  • Improved code quality and delivery speed
Typical background
5+ years of experience in software engineeringFormal degree or certification in software engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaSpring BootKafkaReact JSCI/CDAWSAgile MethodologiesDevOpsAi-assisted Engineering Practices

Preferred

Llm-powered FeaturesAgentic Systems

Stack & domain

JavaJ2EESpring BootDatabaseKafkaReact JSCI/CDAWSAgile MethodologiesDevOpsApplicant ResiliencySecurityKubernetesAi-assisted Engineering PracticesProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkLeadershipProject ManagementStrategic PlanningFinanceHealthcareTechnology

About the role

Original posting from JPMorgan Chase

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Technology in Cash Prime Technology, 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 break down technical problems

Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications Drive the delivery of business value via change programs, projects within the technology group

Create automated unit tests using a Test Driven Development approach

Develop a strong understanding of key functions of clearing and settlements within Cash Prime business

Partner with supporting tech leads to develop realistic and achievable project estimates.

Analyze and build within Control, Stability, Resiliency, Capacity & Performance areas.

Perform testing: Unit, SIT & UAT planning and management.

Doing robust delivery of code into the production environment with zero tolerance for post implementation issues

Take part in decisions affecting long range organizational goals & strategic planning. Proactively look to develop, implement and further development best practices and contribute to quality improvement, code reviews, code and architecture standards, code reuse etc.

Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.

Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal degree or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience

Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

Strong core Java experience with clear understanding of advanced concepts in collection framework, garbage collection, multi-threading etc.

Hands on experience in Java\J2EE, Spring Boot, Database knowledge, Kafka, React JS, CI\CD, designing features, AWS cloud experience

Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills to take on difficult and complex large scale problems and provide end to end solutions

Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages

Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, DevOps, Applicant Resiliency, and Security, Kubernetes

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in business, operations, operate etc.

Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (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 senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Prior Markets Technology Experience

Designing & developing micro-front end based micro-services.

Expert in Kubernetes platform

Expert in DevOps methodology

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

Source: JPMorgan Chase careers

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