AEM Lead Software Engineer

Fairygodboss; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Backup childcare

Job summary

Fairygodboss is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to join JPMorganChase's Asset Wealth Management team in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role involves providing deep engineering expertise and enhancing market-leading technology products.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in enterprise-grade websites, manage developers effectively, and possess strong front-end skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React. Key responsibilities include driving innovation, developing reusable software frameworks, and promoting diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building and architecting enterprise‑grade websites.
• At least 3 years in a lead developer role.
• Experience managing developers and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Creates novel code solutions and drives development across teams.
• Translates complex technical issues to leadership.
• Drives adoption of technical methods in product development.
• Champions the firm's culture of diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

CSS/SCSS

Web security

SEO best practices

Web accessibility (WCAG 2.x)

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Job description

We're looking for a tech leader ready to take their career to new heights. Join the ranks of top talent at one of the world's most influential companies. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Asset Wealth Management, you provide deep engineering expertise and work across agile teams to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your deep expertise to consistently challenge the status quo, innovate for business impact, lead the strategic development behind new and existing products and technology portfolios, and remain at the forefront of industry trends, best practices, and technological advances.

Job responsibilities

• Creates novel code solutions and drives the development of new production code capabilities across teams and functions
• Translates highly complex technical issues, trends, and approaches to leadership to drive the firm's innovation and enable leaders to make strategic, well‑informed decisions about technology advancements
• Drives adoption and implementation of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies
• Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that are leveraged across teams and functions
• Influences across business, product, and technology teams and successfully manages senior stakeholder relationships
• Champions the firm's culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience in building and architecting enterprise‑grade websites, including at least 3 years in a lead developer role.
• Deep expertise with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including component development, content architecture, templates, OSGi, Sling Models, and dispatcher configurations.
• Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service or AEM Managed Services.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe's marketing ecosystem (e.g., Marketo, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target or Engage) and how they integrate with AEM.
• Hands‑on proficiency with modern front‑end technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, React or similar frameworks, CSS/SCSS, and responsive design.
• Solid understanding of web security, SEO best practices, web accessibility (WCAG 2.x), and performance optimization.
• Experience managing developers and working with external implementation partners or agencies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and translate needs into technical solutions.

Organization Information

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry‑leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

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