Senior Lead Software Engineer: Java, Cloud Architect

Next Frontier Capital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Ireland to lead and mentor a group of developers, drive architectural decisions, and deliver robust, scalable Java solutions in a secure, high‑performing environment.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and implement modern engineering practices, leveraging Spring Boot and cloud technologies to deliver high‑quality products for clients and the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Expertise in Java (Java 8 or above), including object‑oriented programming, multithreading, and performance optimization.
• Extensive experience building microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL or MySQL, and familiarity with MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
• Ability to design scalable, maintainable, and secure software architectures.
• Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams, mentoring developers, and driving best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing technical guidance and mentorship
• Oversee the software development lifecycle to ensure high‑quality deliverables and best practices
• Architect, design, and implement scalable, robust, and secure software solutions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and enhancements
• Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices and tools
• Conduct code reviews, set coding standards, and ensure code quality
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and bottlenecks
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team
• Lead and inspire a team to deliver scalable, high‑impact Java solutions in a dynamic technology environment

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

JUnit

Mockito

Architectural design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Job description

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Ireland to lead and mentor a group of developers, drive architectural decisions, and deliver robust, scalable Java solutions in a secure, high‑performing environment.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and implement modern engineering practices, leveraging Spring Boot and cloud technologies to deliver high‑quality products for clients and the business.