Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Engineer (Corporate - Cloud Foundational Services)

Archer; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with JPMorganChase, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to build secure, scalable cloud foundation services on AWS using Java/Go. You will lead design, development, and operations for enterprise-scale workloads and drive AI-assisted engineering practices.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with Java or Go, AWS, and a deep understanding of secure-by-design, resilient systems and automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in design, development, testing, and operations.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Go and AWS.
• Experience with SDLC, CI/CD, and security best practices.
• Scripting skills and Linux/UNIX proficiency.
• Experience with AI-assisted engineering practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Executes innovative software solutions and troubleshoots complex problems.
• Delivers secure, high-quality production code and reviews peers' work.
• Automates remediation to improve operational stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams on architecture.
• Drives communities of practice and adoption of new technologies.
• Promotes enterprise AI-assisted development and automated testing standards.

Skills

Java

Go

AWS

SDLC

CI/CD

Security

Agile

Scripting

Linux

AI copilots

AI-assisted engineering

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Archer is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• 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.

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
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• 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.
• 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

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.