Java AWS Lead Software Engineer

Aumni; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Backup childcare

Mental health support

Job summary

TwinThread is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance and deliver market-leading technology products within the Consumer & Community Banking Deposits platform. You will lead a technical team, focusing on developing secure, high-quality code and driving the use of new technologies.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Java, Spring, and cloud services, as well as strong skills in mentoring and influencing stakeholders. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• 8+ years of experience using Java and Spring-based technologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and technical troubleshooting.
• Develop high-quality production code and debug code from others.
• Lead Agile team and solve difficult technology challenges.

Skills

Java

Spring

Microservices/RESTful API

Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Data streaming (Kafka, Spark)

Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

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 JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer & Community Banking Deposits platform, 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 creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes‑oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• Performs heavy coding utilizing Java, Spring, Microservices/RESTful API, relational databases and Cloud services
• Leads Agile team of 6 as an active developer and contributor by solving and implementing difficult technology challenges for successful team delivery
• Expand unit testing automation suite capabilities by integrating tests into CI/CD pipeline; ensuring 100% documentation & unit testing of all code delivered

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• 8+ years hands‑on experience using Java, Spring based technologies and event based microservices in a Cloud environment (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)
• Strong experience with micro services/RESTful API, relational/NoSQL databases, data modeling and data ingestion frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with data streaming and messaging frameworks (Kafka, Spark, etc.)
• Understanding of containers (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.)
• Influencing & stakeholder management: Aligns roadmaps; secures cross‑functional buy‑in with data and clear trade‑offs
• Executive communication: Frames complex tech and risk as business impact with clear options
• Mentoring: Coaches engineers; builds quality, psychological safety, and continuous improvement
• Delivery & change leadership: Leads cross‑team improvements; drives outcomes through ambiguity and resolves conflict
• Engineering excellence & judgment: Raises standards for design, reliability, and security; makes pragmatic build/buy/retire calls

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• AWS certification.
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Design and implement robust automation frameworks and tools to support continuous integration and delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in performance testing and automation
• Track record leading modernization programs (e.g., monolith‑to‑microservices or cloud migrations) in regulated environments

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

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