Android Lead Software Engineer

Next Frontier Capital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in the United States is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for the Consumer & Community Banking Mobile team. You will be a core technical contributor, responsible for designing, building, testing, and delivering trusted mobile applications in a secure, scalable environment.

The role requires strong Kotlin/Java skills, MVVM architecture, and experience with RxJava, LiveData, Dagger, and Android Jetpack.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in coding in Kotlin and Java.
• Experience with Restful API integration and modern programming languages.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine approaches.
• Writes secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run with relevant systems.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications and ensures design constraints are met.
• Gathers and analyzes data to visualize and report on software performance for continuous improvement.
• Identifies hidden problems in data and drives improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture.
• Contributes to engineering communities of practice and explores new technologies.
• Develops and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream/downstream systems.
• Designs and codes with Java, MVVM, Dagger, RxJava, and Kotlin.
• Learns and applies system processes and methodologies for secure, stable code and systems.
• Supports team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

RxJava

LiveData

StateFlow

MVVM

Dagger

Android Jetpack

Unit testing

REST API

CI/CD

Agile

Tools

Android Studio

Kotlin Coroutines

MVVM Patterns

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking Mobile team, 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 software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Creates secure and high‑quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
• Gathers, analyses, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems
• Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Executes standard software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Writes secure and high‑quality code using Java, MVVM, Dagger, RxJava, and Kotlin
• Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
• Learns and applies system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficient in coding in one or more languages (Kotlin, Java)
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
• Experience working with Restful API integration
• Experience working with RxJava, LiveData, or State flows
• Experience in Unit testing libraries like Mockito, JUnit, Gherkin scripts for UI Test Automation.
• Strong understanding of Java and Android ecosystem and
• All mobile UI fundamentals, from layout to animations

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Familiarity with Agile development including daily scrum and weekly iteration reviews and planning
• Experience with Unit Testing frameworks
• Experience with Android jetpack, Kotlin Coroutines
• Understanding of SOLID principles and architectural patterns such as MVP, MVI and MVVM
• Experience with data injection tools, such as Dagger, Hilt, Kotlin, etc.

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most‑used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

Carry out critical tech solutions across multiple technical areas as an integral part of an agile team