AEM Lead Software Engineer

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management seeks a Lead Software Engineer to provide deep engineering expertise across agile teams, delivering trusted, scalable technology products in a secure environment. You’ll lead strategic development for new and existing products, while shaping industry best practices and innovation.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in software engineering with leadership experience and strong AEM, front-end, and marketing ecosystem integration skills.

Qualifications

• 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 (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.

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

Skills

Lead Developer

AEM Expert

Front-end React

Web Security

WCAG

SEO

Stakeholder Communication

Team Leadership

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

AEM Cloud Service

AEM Managed Services

Marketo

Adobe Analytics

Adobe Target

Sling Models

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 Description

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.

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.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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. Lead engineering teams to build secure, scalable products, spark innovation, challenge norms, and shape strategic technology solutions.