Lead Software Engineer

JPMorganChase; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Software Engineer to turn smart ideas into customer-facing products within a fast-growing Accelerator team. You will work in squads focusing on fintech solutions, applying domain modeling, secure coding, and scalable architectures to deliver reliable, high-quality software.

You will thrive in a collaborative culture that values curiosity, commitment, and continuous learning, with opportunities to move between product-focused projects as you shape your

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Experience with JVM-based languages (Java/Kotlin) and cloud-native solutions.
• Familiarity with open-source technologies and multi-cloud solutions.
• Ability to independently assess problems and select appropriate technologies.
• Willingness to explore new solutions while focusing on long-lasting, real-world problem-solving.
• Desire to teach and share knowledge, valuing team collaboration over individual heroics.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
• Long-term vision, choosing technologies and approaches based on end goals.
• High standards for personal and team performance.
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Use domain modeling techniques to build best-in-class business products.
• Structure software for ease of understanding, testing, and evolution.
• Build scalable solutions that avoid single points of failure.
• Develop secure code to protect customers and the company from malicious actors.
• Investigate and resolve issues promptly, ensuring they do not resurface.
• Ensure zero downtime for end-users during releases.
• Optimize data writing and reading for our needs.
• Monitor performance and identify solutions to problems.
• Ensure systems are reliable and easy to operate.
• Continuously update technologies and patterns to keep us current.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Cloud-native

Open-source

AI-assisted engineering

SDLC tooling

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts

Tools

N/A

Job description

Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we're a new team, with a new mission. We're creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We're people-first. We value collaboration, curiosity and commitment.

Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we're a new team, with a new mission. We're creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We're people-first. We value collaboration, curiosity and commitment.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Accelerator business, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas into the hands of our customers. You have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative squads, and are passionate about new technology. By your nature, you are also solution-oriented, commercially savvy and have a head for fintech. You thrive in working in tribes and squads that focus on specific products and projects – and depending on your strengths and interests, you'll have the opportunity to move between them.

While we're looking for professional skills, culture is just as important to us. We understand that everyone's unique – and that diversity of thought, experience and background is what makes a good team, great. By bringing people with different points of view together, we can represent everyone and truly reflect the communities we serve. This way, there's scope for you to make a huge difference – on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Use domain modeling techniques to build best-in-class business products.
• Structure software for ease of understanding, testing, and evolution.
• Build scalable solutions that avoid single points of failure.
• Develop secure code to protect customers and the company from malicious actors.
• Investigate and resolve issues promptly, ensuring they do not resurface.
• Ensure zero downtime for end-users during releases.
• Optimize data writing and reading for our needs.
• Monitor performance and identify solutions to problems.
• Ensure systems are reliable and easy to operate.
• Continuously update technologies and patterns to keep us current.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Experience with JVM-based languages (Java/Kotlin) and cloud-native solutions.
• Familiarity with open-source technologies and multi-cloud solutions.
• Ability to independently assess problems and select appropriate technologies.
• Willingness to explore new solutions while focusing on long-lasting, real-world problem-solving.
• Desire to teach and share knowledge, valuing team collaboration over individual heroics.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
• Long-term vision, choosing technologies and approaches based on end goals.
• High standards for personal and team performance.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Initiative to shape your own path with a pragmatic and iterative approach.
• Ethical integrity, earning and maintaining trust.
• 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.

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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 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.

About The Team

Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You'll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.