Lead Software Engineer - Full‑Stack (Java/Python) | AWS & AI

Next Frontier Capital

Jersey City (NJ)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City seeks a Lead Software Engineer to advance, build and deliver trusted market-leading technology products within a secure, scalable framework. You will drive critical solutions for Planning & Analysis in the Finance Technology group.

The role requires Java or Python expertise with 5+ years of hands-on development, and a strong focus on AI, cloud, and CI/CD within an agile environment. Collaboration across teams and a commitment to inclusion are essential.

Qualifications

Formal training or certification in software engineering with 5+ years coding Java or Python.
Hands-on experience delivering system design, development, testing, and operational stability.
Experience with AI systems, LLMs, and ML for financial applications.
Experience deploying and scaling systems within AWS.
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, resiliency, and security.
In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
Practical cloud-native experience.

Responsibilities

Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting beyond routine.
Develops secure production code, reviews and debugs code written by others.
Identifies opportunities to automate remediation to improve stability.
Leads evaluation sessions on architectural designs and applicability for existing systems.
Leads communities of practice to drive awareness and use of new technologies.
Contributes to team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.