Lead Software Engineer-Agentic/Java

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance and deliver technology products within the Consumer and Community Bank. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Java and designing cloud-native backend systems. Responsibilities include developing high-quality code and improving operational stability. If you thrive in an agile environment and have a deep understanding of the financial services industry, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Advanced knowledge of Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code.
• Automate remediation of recurring issues.
• Lead evaluation sessions for architectural designs.

Skills

Java programming

Agile methodologies

Kubernetes

Continuous delivery methods

Cloud computing

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

AWS

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 JPMorganChase 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 methodsProficient 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