Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack/Java/React/Cloud Services

Next Frontier Capital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Corporate Technology team within Risk Technology. You will contribute as a core technical member, delivering secure, scalable software across multiple domains while driving AI-assisted engineering practices.

You will work on cloud-enabled solutions with AWS, Databricks, Hadoop, and Kubernetes, and contribute to CI/CD and security throughout the SDLC.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering design, development, testing and stable operations.
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE and front-end frameworks (React/Angular).
• Experience with automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Experience with Relational DBs, SQL, GIT/Bitbucket, Maven, microservices and REST APIs.
• Experience leading AI-assisted development tools with secure validation standards.
• Understanding of responsible AI in engineering workflows and secure data handling.
• Full SDLC proficiency and agile practices including CI/CD, resiliency, and security.
• Cloud-native experience with AWS and Spring ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions and designs with scalable, secure approaches.
• Develops high-quality production code and reviews peer code.
• Automates remediation to improve stability of software applications.
• Implements statistical algorithms in Java/Scala on large data sets.
• Drives AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality and delivery speed.
• Utilizes SDLC tools to maximize automation and value realization.
• Collaborates with cloud enablement using AWS and related services.
• Works with data platforms including on-prem Hadoop, AWS, Databricks and Kubernetes.
• Performs unit and integration testing using Java components.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Front End (React/Angular)

Relational Databases & SQL

GIT/Bitbucket/Maven

Microservices/REST API

AI-assisted development tools

CI/CD/Automation

AWS Cloud

Databricks/Kubernetes/Hadoop

Spring Boot/Spring Cloud

Scala/Spark

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts

Tools

Databricks

Kubernetes

Hadoop

Spark

Jira

Maven

Job description

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

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology - Consumer and Community Banking / Risk Technology - Risk Assest Services team, you are an essential member of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a core technical contributor, you will be responsible for implementing critical technology solutions across multiple technical domains, supporting various business functions to achieve the firm's business objectives.

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
• Implements statistical algorithms in scala, java on large data sets
• 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
• Works with cloud enablement technologies including AWS & its various services
• Works with different data platforms including on premise Hadoop servers, AWS, Databricks and Kubernetes
• Performing unit test cases and integration testing using java for software components

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 in one or more programming language(s)- Java, J2ee, Front End (React, Angular) based technical skills
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Experience with Relational Databases & SQL, knowledge of GIT, bitbucket, Maven, and experience with development of microservices and REST API
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
• 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, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Practical cloud native experience- AWS cloud with hands-on various AWS services- Cloud Computing, Spring boot, Spring cloud

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in Java 8/11/17, Object-Oriented design & analysis is a plus
• Knowledge on Big Data technical stack preferably with spark
• Experience with Unix, shell scripts, python is a plus
• Working experience on Scala & Spark is a nice to have skill

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

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. Carry out critical tech solutions across multiple technical areas as an integral part of an agile team