Lead Software Engineer - Android Lead

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking an Android Software Engineer III to design and deliver secure, scalable mobile applications. You will work on native Android apps, participate in agile ceremonies, and contribute to architecture and code quality through modern tooling and automation.

The role emphasizes Android/Kotlin expertise, leadership, and collaboration across teams to drive reliable, high-performance mobile experiences for customers.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of applied software development experience.
• Strong Android development experience with Kotlin.
• Experience leading mobile teams and building native apps.

Responsibilities

• Execute software solutions, design and troubleshoot with non-routine approaches.
• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools and peer review for quality and security.
• Contribute to SDLC improvements and automation within the team.
• Create secure production code and maintain architectures for complex apps.
• Develop architecture/design artifacts and ensure constraints are met.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

MVVM/MVP/MVC

CI/CD pipelines

RESTful APIs

Git

Agile

Security

Tools

Android Studio

Mockito

Espresso

Retrofit

RxJava

Dagger

Git

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level. As an Android Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
• Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems
• Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification in Software Engineering and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security. Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices.
• Combined software/application development experience, with a focus on mobile development
• Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring diverse engineering teams building native mobile applications
• Strong Android development experience, including building mobile applications using Kotlin
• Working knowledge of common architectural patterns, including MVVM, MVP, and MVC
• Experience with modern native mobile development tools and frameworks, including Git, Xcode, CocoaPods, Swift Package Manager, CoreData, Android Studio, Robolectric, Mockito, Espresso, RxJava, Dagger, and Retrofit
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in Agile development environments, including daily scrums and iteration reviews/planning
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Familiarity with mobile performance optimization, device-based testing, and common mobile platform constraints
• Working knowledge of multiple programming languages, such as Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, and Python
• Experience with Git source control management
• Experience consuming and integrating RESTful web services in mobile applicationsStrong communication skills, with the ability to clarify application requirements with business partners via phone/email in addition to technical documentation

ABOUT US

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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About The Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits. You'll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.