Lead Software Engineer-Agentic/Java

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Mental health support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Consumer and Community Bank team in New York. The ideal candidate will design, build, and operate scalable backend systems using Java and Kubernetes. You will be responsible for enhancing market-leading technology products and leading efforts on agile methodologies. This role offers a competitive rewards package, inclusive work culture, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience in delivering system design and application development.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies like CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Develop production code and debug code written by others.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring issues to improve stability.

Skills

Java programming

System design

Application development

Continuous delivery

Agile methodologies

AWS

Kubernetes

Software Development Life Cycle

Automation

Cloud technologies

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

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 Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer and Community 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.

We are seeking an experienced Java Distributed Systems Engineer to design, build, and operate highly scalable, resilient, and cloud‑native backend systems. The role involves working on modern databases, Spring Boot‑based microservices, and cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on non‑functional aspects.

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
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in Java programming language
• 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
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical AWS experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Co‑Pilot skills
• AWS solution architect certification
• Familiarity with Springboot

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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 FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most‑used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction. Carry out critical tech solutions across multiple technical areas as an integral part of an agile team.