Lead Software Engineer-Agentic/Java

Testing Site - JPMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable backend systems within the Consumer and Community Bank. You will contribute technically across cloud-native architectures, focusing on secure production-grade Java applications and Spring Boot microservices.

The role emphasizes automation, CI/CD, and operational stability, with opportunities to lead architectural discussions, mentor teams, and drive best practices.

Qualifications

• 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, AI/ML, mobile).
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Practical AWS experience.

Responsibilities

• Executes innovative software solutions and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues to improve stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new technologies.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Java

Distributed Systems

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Cloud

Kubernetes

AWS

Security

Agile

SDLC

Tools

Kubernetes

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, 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 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