Lead Software Engineer - iOS Lead

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site wellness center

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Plano, TX, to advance mobile apps for iOS and Android, partnering with UX designers to deliver secure, scalable experiences. You will drive architecture and code quality across the SDLC, leveraging AI-assisted development tools while ensuring secure coding standards and performance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software engineering, strong mobile frameworks, and Git/Agile expertise.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Experience in system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability.
• Hands‑on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools with ability to evaluate, validate, and refine outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and resiliency and security expectations.
• Proficiency in at least one mobile development language and knowledge of iOS/Android frameworks.
• Experience with API integration and development tools like Xcode; strong Git and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code; review and debug code written by others.
• Make decisions that impact product design, application functionality, and technical operations.
• Advise peers and project stakeholders on the adoption of new technologies.
• Collaborate with UX designers to prototype and implement new features for improved user experiences.
• Optimize mobile applications for speed, reliability, and scalability; follow Agile practices such as Scrum and Continuous Delivery.
• Support Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices to ensure excellent user experience and system performance.

Skills

Swift

SwiftUI

Objective-C

Kotlin

Java

Git

Agile methodologies

AI-assisted development tools

Mobile security

Tools

Xcode

UIKit

CoreML

VisionKit

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

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

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 Commercial & Community Banking, 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code; review and debug code written by others.
• Make decisions that impact product design, application functionality, and technical operations.
• Advise peers and project stakeholders on the adoption of new technologies.
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness.
• 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.
• Develop mobile applications for iOS using Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C.
• Develop mobile applications for Android using Java and Kotlin.
• Work on large-scale mobile apps, implementing complex front-end solutions and automated testing.
• Collaborate with UX designers to prototype and implement new features for improved user experiences.
• Optimize mobile applications for speed, reliability, and scalability; follow Agile practices such as Scrum and Continuous Delivery.
• Support Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices to ensure excellent user experience and system performance.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Experience in system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability.
• Hands‑on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language relevant to mobile development.
• Strong knowledge of mobile development frameworks, including iOS, Swift, Objective‑C, UIKit, Cocoa, SwiftUI
• Familiarity with iOS design patterns (MVVM, MVC, MVP, VIPER, MVI, etc.).
• Experience integrating native features such as Camera, Push Notifications, GPS, CoreML, and VisionKit.
• Understanding of mobile application security, including device registration, biometrics, encryption, and data protection.
• Experience with API integration and use of development tools like Xcode.
• Proficiency with Git, source code management, and Agile software development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience working with copilot or other related tools.
• Familiarity with build automation tools and frameworks for static and dynamic analysis.
• Ability to assess technology risks, perform threat modeling, and communicate risk to stakeholders.
• Experience building relationships with cross-functional teams, including technology, business, audit, and risk partners.
• Knowledge of OAuth, SSO, and NFC technologies.
• Experience building and releasing apps to the App Store or enterprise stores using CI/CD pipelines.

ABOUT US

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About The Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non‑profits. You'll support the delivery of award‑winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting‑edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next‑generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.