Android/ Mobile/ QA Lead Software Engineer

Next Frontier Capital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase, within Consumer & Community Banking Mobile, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide a skilled agile team in building trusted, scalable mobile services. You will contribute technically across multiple areas and drive secure, stable code delivery.

The role emphasizes architecture, testing, and automation, with hands-on work in Java, Kotlin, MVVM, Dagger, and RxJava. You will mentor engineers, participate in pipelines, and help advance mobile product quality and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering with full SDLC experience.
• Experience delivering mobile applications on Android with Java/Kotlin.
• Proficient in automated testing and CI/CD processes.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and RxJava integration.
• Knowledge of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVP, MVI).

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code and maintain algorithms.
• Create architecture and design artifacts for complex apps.
• Analyze large data sets to improve software products.
• Identify data patterns to improve code quality and architecture.
• Contribute to engineering communities and adopt new technologies.
• Execute standard software solutions and debugging.
• Build secure mobile apps using Java, MVVM, Dagger, RxJava, Kotlin.
• Perform QA and automation for identity and authentication.
• Utilize Appium and SauceLabs for cross-device testing.
• Coordinate with upstream/downstream systems.
• Learn system processes for secure code development.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

MVVM

Dagger

RxJava

Android

CI/CD

Agile

Security

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Appium

SauceLabs

Android Jetpack

Kotlin Coroutines

Job description

Make a difference as a Lead member of the Mobile authentication team.

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

• 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, synthesises, and develops visualisations 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
• Builds secure and high-quality mobile applications using Java, MVVM, Dagger, RxJava, and Kotlin
• Performs quality assurance and automation for identity and authentication
• Utilises mobile test automation tools such as Appium for native and hybrid app testing on iOS and Android platforms, as well as leverages SauceLabs for cross‑device and cross‑platform cloud‑based test execution
• 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

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
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Strong hands‑on experience in building secure and high‑quality mobile applications using Java, MVVM, Dagger, RxJava, and Kotlin
• Experience with mobile test automation tools such as Appium for native and hybrid app testing on iOS and Android platforms, as well as leverages SauceLabs for cross‑device and cross‑platform cloud‑based test execution
• Experience working with Restful API integration using 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 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
• AWS experience
• 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, colour, 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