Java / Spark / AWS Lead Software Engineer

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Java/Spark/AWS Lead Software Engineer to join the Consumer & Community Banking Data Technology team. You will be a core technical contributor working to enhance and deliver scalable financial technology products.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on Java and big data experience, with AWS, Spark, Kafka, and Kubernetes skills. You will collaborate in an agile environment and help drive secure, reliable production systems while supporting multi-tenant

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience in Java.
• Experience building large-scale big data platforms on AWS.
• Experience with Spark, Kafka and Kubernetes on AWS.
• Proficient in SDLC and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions and solves complex problems.
• Develops secure, production-grade code and reviews peers.
• Automates remediation to improve operational stability.
• Leads design reviews with vendors and internal teams.
• Leads communities of practice for new technologies.
• Contributes to an inclusive team culture.

Skills

Java

Big Data

AWS

Spring Boot

Spark

Kafka

Kubernetes

CI/CD

SDLC

Agile

Tools

Glue

Glue Serverless

Job description

Java / Spark / AWS Lead Software Engineer

Jersey City, NJ, United States and 1 more

Job Information

• Job Identification 210708613
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Business Unit Consumer & Community Banking
• Posting Date 02/13/2026, 04:57 PM
• Locations 575 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Base Pay/Salary Jersey City,NJ $133,760.00-$232,200.00

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

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 Java / Spark / AWS Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Consumer and Community Bank- Data Technology, youare 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 multi tenant platform 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Demonstrated hands on software development experience with Java
• Hands-on practical experience on building and maintaining capabilities for a large scale bigdata platform
• Hands-on experience in AWS building micro services
• Experience with Spring boot, Spark , Kafka and Kubernetes
• 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
• Experience in developing, debugging and maintaining code in an enterprise environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with glue, glue serverless

About the Team

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.