Lead Software Engineer - Cloud-Native & Mentorship

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Jersey City, within Markets - Prime Finance Services, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive software solutions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architecture and long-term planning across multiple tech domains. You will implement secure, scalable code and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.

The role emphasizes ownership of technical strategy, delivery of high-quality production code, and leadership in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 6+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced working experience in Java.
• Experience in large corporate environments with Oracle, MySQL or NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• 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, AI/ML, mobile).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Develops secure high-quality production code and reviews/debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation and improve operational stability.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.
• Lead and mentor junior software engineers, providing guidance and career development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement strategic technology initiatives.
• Tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions; analyze and debug critical issues.

Skills

Java

CI/CD

Agile

Leadership

Problem solving

Debugging

Cloud basics

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

JPMorganChase in Jersey City, within Markets - Prime Finance Services, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive software solutions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architecture and long-term planning across multiple tech domains. You will implement secure, scalable code and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.

The role emphasizes ownership of technical strategy, delivery of high-quality production code, and leadership in a fast-paced