Lead Java Engineer — Cloud Microservices & AWS

JPMorgan Chase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 157,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Java Engineer III to design and build robust backend services. You will own end-to-end development of microservices on AWS EKS, contribute to UI where needed, and collaborate with product owners to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Expect strong emphasis on Agile practices, code quality, and cross-functional teamwork across Jersey City, Columbus, and related locations. Competitive compensation is provided based on role and location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Java development with Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Hands-on Kubernetes (EKS) and Docker for deployments.
• AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch) at minimum.
• Strong ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders.
• Agile/Scrum delivery in a team environment.
• React and TypeScript working knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Java Spring Boot microservices deployed on AWS EKS.
• Own backend development end-to-end—from design to production deployment.
• Contribute to React/TypeScript UI where needed.
• Partner with product owners and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies—sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering standards across the team.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Kubernetes (EKS)

Docker

AWS

Agile/Scrum

React/TypeScript

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Spring Boot

Kubernetes (EKS)

Docker

AWS

REST APIs

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Java Engineer III to design and build robust backend services. You will own end-to-end development of microservices on AWS EKS, contribute to UI where needed, and collaborate with product owners to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Expect strong emphasis on Agile practices, code quality, and cross-functional teamwork across Jersey City, Columbus, and related locations. Competitive compensation is provided based on role and location.