Java AI Lead Software Engineer

Aumni; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Chase is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to own end-to-end backend delivery, embedding AI-native capabilities into core products. You will design, develop, and troubleshoot scalable systems, promote AI-assisted engineering practices, and mentor junior engineers across architecture reviews and code reviews.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in software engineering with Java, Spring Boot, and AWS, plus experience with Kafka, microservices, and containerization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience designing distributed systems using Java.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java (Java 21+), Spring Boot, React, REST, Kafka, microservices.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of backend components with AI-native capabilities.
• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot software beyond routine solutions.
• Create secure, high-quality production code and robust algorithms.
• Promote enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices and establish validation standards.
• Participate in design reviews and architecture discussions.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and guidance.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and independent work on ambiguous problems.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to peers and stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

REST

Kafka

Microservices

Agile

DevOps

AI coding tools

AWS

OOAD

CI/CD

Troubleshooting

Education

Software engineering certification

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Claude

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex backend components, embedding AI-native capabilities (agentic workflows, LLM-powered features) into core product experiences.
• 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
• 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.
• Participate actively in design reviews and architecture discussions
• Identify performance bottlenecks and propose optimizations
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently on ambiguous problems
• Clear technical communication with peers and stakeholders

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience.
• Experience in designing and developing distributed systems using Java
• Strong knowledge in Core Java (Java 21+), Spring Boot, React, REST, Kafka, Microservices, Agile, DevOps
• Hands-on practical experience using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.).
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Experience in object oriented analysis and design (OOAD)
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience on asynchronous communication using messaging/streaming systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalents)
• Ability to design and optimize data models either in relational or NoSQL databases
• Ability to handle data consistency, replication, sharing, and transactional boundaries
• Familiar with containerization and orchestration tools: Docker, Kubernetes
• Knowledge on integration with CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
• Exposure to cloud technologies

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Advanced knowledge of application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines
• Strong written and oral communication and excellent presentation and influencing skills
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
• Practical cloud native experience

Employer Description

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

Organization Description

Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non‑profits. You’ll support the delivery of award‑winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting‑edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next‑generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.

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. JPMorgan Chase is on a journey to be the most recommended financial partner for small business owners in our communities as they start, run, and grow their business. This role is an opportunity to be at the forefront of building a best‑in‑class, integrated, digital‑led P&C Insurance business within a leading financial services brand – focused on deepening relationships with our >7MM small business clients. As an emerging senior member of a software engineering team, you execute software solutions through the design, development, and technical troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system, while gaining the skills and experience needed to grow within your role. You will build AI‑native solutions from the ground up—embedding AI coding tools, agentic workflows, and LLM‑powered capabilities into every layer of the platform. We are seeking an experienced Java Distributed Systems Engineer to design, build, and operate highly scalable, resilient, a