Lead Software Engineer-Agentic/Java

JPMorgan Chase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is hiring a Lead Software Engineer in New York, NY to join their agile Consumer and Community Bank team. You will design and engineer resilient cloud-native backend systems, application development, utilizing Java and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, hands-on in system design, advanced Java skills, and automation knowledge. A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits are offered, fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience with system design and application development.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality production code.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities for operational stability improvements.

Skills

Java programming

Systems design

Cloud infrastructure

Continuous delivery

Agile methodologies

Containerization with Kubernetes

AWS

Application development

Education

Formal training in software engineering

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 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 our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Base Pay/Salary

New York,NY $152,000.00 - $215,000.00 / year; West New York,NJ $152,000.00 - $215,000.00 / year