Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Engineer

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to build AWS cloud foundation services in Java and Go—secure-by-design, resilient, and automated at enterprise scale. In this role you will help design and operate cloud capabilities that internal teams rely on to run production workloads on AWS.

You will lead engineering efforts, participate in architecture reviews with vendors and internal teams, and promote best practices across the SDLC, CI/CD, security and automation.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced experience with Java and/or Golang.
• Hands-on AWS experience.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, resilience, and security.
• Experience with scripting and working in a Linux/UNIX environment.
• Experience working with AI agents/copilots for engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.

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

Skills

Java

Golang

AWS

SDLC

CI/CD

Linux/UNIX

Communication

AI copilots

Tools

Terraform

Job description

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

Join JPMorganChase as a Lead Software Engineer to build AWS cloud foundation services in Java/Go—secure-by-design, resilient, and automated at enterprise scale.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Corporate – Cloud Foundational Services, you’ll help build and operate cloud and infrastructure capabilities that internal engineering teams rely on to run production workloads on AWS. In this role you will use your hands‑on and engineering‑led, with a strong preference for Java and/or Golang, and a focus on secure‑by‑design, resilient systems and automation that reduces operational burden.

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 experience with Java and/or Golang
• Hands on AWS experience
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
• Experience with scripting and working in a Linux/UNIX environment
• Experience working with AI agents/copilots for engineering
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with networking control points such as firewalls, security groups, ingress/egress controllers
• Experience with automation testing including integration, regression, performance, and smoke testing
• Experience leveraging Terraform to define, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure
• Should be highly organized, detail‑oriented, hands‑on, motivated self‑starter who can work independently

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans