Java Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Zusammenfassung

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Commercial & Investment Bank team in Chicago.

You will be a core technical contributor, driving secure, scalable solutions across multiple business functions with a focus on AI-assisted engineering and continuous delivery. You will design and implement production-grade software, review peers’ code, and lead evaluations with vendors to ensure architectural fit and long-term stability of critical systems.

Qualifikationen

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced level design skills required for this role
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Java, Spring, AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, MQ, Cassandra, Oracle, PowerMock, JMeter, Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace, Jenkins
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security
• Demonstrated proficiency in cloud-native technologies, including experience with Amazon Web Services and Kubernetes
• Experience with data streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka and message queuing systems
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized, AI-assisted software development tools - including coding, code review, test acceleration, and troubleshooting - with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs and outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations, with experience coaching engineers on safe and compliant adoption

Aufgaben

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation
• 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

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring

AWS

Kubernetes

Kafka

CI/CD

Security

Agile

Cloud-native

AI-assisted development

Tools

Kafka

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Dynatrace

Grafana

Splunk

PowerMock

JMeter

Oracle

Cassandra

MQ

Jobbeschreibung

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 Commercial and Investment Bank, 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 breakdown technical problems
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• 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.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
• 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5 plus years of applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced level design skills required for this role
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Java, Spring, AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, MQ, Cassandra, Oracle, , Kubernetes, PowerMock, JMeter, Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace, Jenkins and etc.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security
• Demonstrated proficiency in cloud-native technologies, including experience with Amazon Web Services and Kubernetes
• Experience with data streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka and message queuing systems
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized, AI-assisted software development tools - including coding, code review, test acceleration, and troubleshooting - with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs and outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations, with experience coaching engineers on safe and compliant adoption

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with distributed caching platform such as Gemfire or Redis
• Experience with behavior-driven development using Cucumber and continuous integration using Jenkins and Spinnaker
• Experience with database technologies such as Postgres, Oracle, Mongo DB
• Exceptional client relationship skills, including the ability to uncover true requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical approaches, and drive efforts to meet committed timelines
• Hands-on AI experience with coding and understanding core concepts
• Ability to self-drive delivery and take ownership end to end

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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.

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

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.