Lead Software Engineer - Android Lead

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Plano, TX seeks an experienced Android engineer to design and deliver secure, high-quality mobile applications using Java and Kotlin. You will work across the SDLC, implement modern Android architectures, and collaborate with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in software engineering, strong UI with Jetpack Compose/XML, and a focus on performance, testing, and secure coding standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience delivering design, development, testing and operations.
• Expertise in Java and Kotlin for Android.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools with evaluation of outputs.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows.
• Experience designing Android UIs with Jetpack Compose and XML.
• Hands-on Android app development and debugging using Android Studio.

Responsibilities

• Provides regular technical guidance to business and technical teams
• Develops secure, high-quality production code and reviews others' code
• Leverages enterprise-approved AI coding tools to improve quality, speed, and productivity
• Uses SDLC tools including AI-assisted development to improve automation
• Drives decisions influencing product design, functionality, and operations
• Acts as SME in one or more areas of focus
• Contributes to engineering community and best practices
• Influences peers on adopting leading-edge technologies
• Contributes to diverse and respectful team culture

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Android

Mobile app development

Unit testing

Software design

AI-assisted development

Tools

Jetpack

RxJava

Retrofit

Android Studio

Gradle

OkHttp

MVVM

StateFlow

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides regular technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• 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.
• Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
• Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
• Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies
• Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, 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
• Expertise in one or more programming language(s), including Java and Kotlin
• Expertise in developing test driven Android mobile application features using Jetpack, RxJava, and Retrofit, ensuring code adheres to industry coding best practices
• 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.
• Experienced in designing and implementing Android user interfaces using both Jetpack Compose and XML-based layouts for responsive and maintainable applications.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, testing, and debugging mobile applications using Android Studio, including proficiency in building user interfaces, integrating APIs, and optimizing app performance for Android devices
• Utilize modern Android development tools and frameworks, including ViewModel, LiveData/StateFlow, Dagger, Coroutines, MVVM/MVI architecture, Navigation Component, Retrofit, OkHttp, Gradle, and testing frameworks such as JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito, to build robust, maintainable, and scalable applications.
• Communicate resolution & next steps. Experience with mobile testing in areas like unit test, automation test, testing/debugging using emulator and device including experience with mobile application profiling for memory analysis, thread analysis and heap analysis on devices, emulators and simulators.
• Ability to work with large codebases, managing shared resources and libraries and involvement in the ongoing development one or more mobile applications available in Apple's App Store or Google's Play Store.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience working in financial services industry
• Experience working with AWS and related systems
• Work with mobile application team to setup monitoring and resolve production issues/crashes on mobile devices. Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and ensure that software bugs are corrected in an expedient manner.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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.