Java Senior Lead Software Engineer - SWIFT payment platform

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to drive technical direction for cash settlement and SWIFT platforms. You will lead teams, modernize legacy systems, and champion cloud-native, event-driven architectures using Java, Spring, AWS, and Kafka.

You will collaborate with business, operations, and vendors to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet regulatory and risk requirements, while applying AI to accelerate delivery and platform capabilities.

Qualifications

• Formal degree or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience in software engineering and 2+ yrs in a leadership role.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more programming languages with Java, Spring, AWS and Kafka.
• Financial experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to business and technical teams, contractors and vendors.
• Lead engineering teams responsible for cash settlement and SWIFT payment platforms.
• Transform legacy systems toward cloud-native, event-driven architectures.
• Ensure solutions align with evolving business and regulatory needs;.ISO20022 knowledge is a plus.
• Utilize AI to accelerate project delivery and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, operations, and vendors to deliver scalable solutions.
• Manage end-to-end delivery to meet objectives, timelines, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to an inclusive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Java

Spring

AWS

Kafka

Cloud platforms

AI technologies

Software engineering

Finance domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within theCommercial & Investment Technology in Cash Prime Technology, 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. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

• Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
• Provide vision and direction for engineering teams responsible for cash settlement and SWIFT payment processing platforms.
• Lead the transformation of legacy systems, promoting the adoption of cloud-native architectures and event-driven technologies (Java, Spring, AWS, Kafka, etc.).
• Act as a subject matter expert in cash settlement and SWIFT payment processing, ensuring solutions align with evolving business and operational needs. Experience with ISO20022 payment messaging standards is a plus.
• Utilize AI technologies to expedite technical project delivery and enhance platform capabilities.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, operations, and vendor partners to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, ensuring they meet business objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Ensure all platforms and solutions comply with regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal degree or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience in Software engineering and 2+ yrs in a leadership role
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s) - Hands-on experience with Java, Spring, AWS, cloud platforms, and event-driven architectures (Kafka).
• Financial experience required
• Proven track record of modernizing complex legacy platforms and migrating to cloud-based solutions.
• Experience using AI to accelerate technical project delivery.
• Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Expertise in cash settlement, SWIFT payment processing, prime brokerage, securities processing, or a related domain is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of cash settlement, SWIFT, and ISO payment messaging standards is preferred
• Familiarity with post-trade processing such as clearing & settlement, books & records, corporate actions, and asset servicing is desirable.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.