Java Tech Lead — AWS, Event-Driven & AI‑Augmented

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in New Jersey seeks a Lead Software Engineer to build and modernize platforms for alternative investments within Asset & Wealth Management, Alternatives Team. You will drive cloud-native design on AWS, implement event-driven services, and lead AI-assisted development with emphasis on correctness, performance, and security.

Expect to guide architecture, deliver scalable backend services, ensure observability, and collaborate across teams to advance trusted technology solutions for

Qualifications

• Advanced Java background with Spring Boot in production systems.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and AWS.
• Hands-on with messaging/integration patterns (Kafka, SQS/SNS, Kinesis).
• AI-assisted development tools usage and secure coding practices.
• Ability to lead design decisions with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review others' code.
• Drive AI-assisted engineering practices and measurable quality standards.
• Improve automation, testing, and release readiness across the SDLC.
• Shape design decisions and operate a resilient, observable system.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Cloud AWS

Kafka

AI-assisted development

Observability

Security

Tools

AWS MSK

SQS/SNS

Kinesis

Spring Boot tooling

Job description

JPMorganChase in New Jersey seeks a Lead Software Engineer to build and modernize platforms for alternative investments within Asset & Wealth Management, Alternatives Team. You will drive cloud-native design on AWS, implement event-driven services, and lead AI-assisted development with emphasis on correctness, performance, and security.

Expect to guide architecture, deliver scalable backend services, ensure observability, and collaborate across teams to advance trusted technology solutions for