Lead Software Engineer - Investment Portfolio Technology

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within Asset Management Technology to design, build, and operate secure, scalable platforms powering CMAS and SMA trading at retail scale.

You will lead end-to-end components, drive technical direction, and partner with product, business, and operations teams to deliver reliable, scalable software, while raising engineering standards across teams.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Advanced knowledge of application, data, and infrastructure architecture.
• Hands-on experience delivering platform/system design and operational stability.
• Proficient in Java and Python; strong API design and microservices experience.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools and secure coding practices.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies including CI/CD, resiliency, and security.
• Experience building RESTful web services, microservices, and API testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy Java-based microservices and REST APIs; lead delivery across services.
• Build and evolve data pipelines and datasets for trading and client reporting; ensure lineage and auditability.
• Own production readiness: observability, incident response, post-incident improvements.
• Embed security and controls into design; enforce IT policies and release governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business outcomes into delivery plans; lead engineering on scope and risk.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and engineering excellence.

Skills

Java

Python

AWS

Snowflake

REST API

CI/CD

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

Airflow

GitHub/GitLab/Jenkins

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 JPMorganChase within the Asset Management (AM) Technology organization, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to building products that truly help our users. As a Lead Software Engineer within AM Technology, you will be a hands‑on engineer responsible for designing and delivering secure, resilient, and scalable platforms that power Customized Managed Account Solutions (CMAS) investing and Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) at retail scale. You will lead key components end‑to‑end (design, delivery, production stewardship) and partner closely with Product, Business, and Operations stakeholders. You will lead through technical direction, deep delivery ownership, and raising engineering standards across teams.

Job responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy Java-based microservices and REST APIs (with Python where appropriate) supporting SMA trading, data workflows, and client servicing; lead delivery across multiple services/teams by driving execution, managing dependencies and trade-offs, enforcing alignment to established architecture/engineering guardrails, and continuously improving standards and practices through code reviews and adoption of proven industry best practices.

• Build and evolve data pipelines and curated datasets used for trading, client reporting, operational insights, and controls; partner with data governance, risk, and controls stakeholders to ensure lineage, quality, access controls, and auditability; drive Snowflake best practices (performance, cost controls, secure data sharing patterns, environment hygiene).

• Own production readiness (observability, resiliency, incident response, post-incident improvements); eliminate recurring issues through automation and platform fixes; establish SLOs/error budgets; support production as needed and ensure rapid triage/root‑cause resolution.

• Embed security, resiliency, and controls into design and implementation; ensure adherence to IT control policies and corporate standards; raise the bar on code reviews, testing strategy, release governance, and documentation quality.

• Partner continuously with stakeholders to translate business outcomes into technical delivery plans; participate in agile planning and provide engineering leadership on scope, sequencing, and delivery risk.

• Foster a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, experimentation, and high engineering standards through design reviews, operational leadership, and engineering best practices.

• Model safe and effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development tools (coding, tests, troubleshooting, documentation), including validation expectations and secure handling of sensitive inputs/outputs.

• Drive 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

• Advanced knowledge of application, data, and infrastructure architecture

• Hands‑on practical experience delivering platform/system design, application development, performance testing, incident management and operational stability

• Advanced in one or more programming language(s) – Java and Python

• 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 practice

• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle and advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

• Experience building RESTful web services, microservices, API design, testing, performance tuning, and secure coding.

• Strong AWS experience with production‑grade services and patterns.

• Strong experience designing and operating data solutions in Snowflake (schema design, performance, secure access, operationalization).

• Strong SQL skills; experience with stored procedures and relational concepts.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• AWS certification(s) – Developer, Solutions Architect, ML Engineer, AI Developer, DevOps Engineer, CloudOps Engineer

• Airflow (or equivalent orchestration) experience

• Modern CI tooling experience – GitHub, BitBucket, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.

• Financial Services experience and familiarity with trading concepts/trade lifecycle.

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

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry‑leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals. Carry out critical tech solutions across multiple technical areas as an integral part of an agile team