Lead Software Engineer - Java

Next Frontier Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Commercial & Investment Bank - Marketing Platform team. You will be a core technical contributor delivering trusted, scalable technology products in a secure environment.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, security, and rapid delivery, including leading engineering practices, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and driving automation across the SDLC.

Qualifications

• 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 programming languages such as Java, C# and .Net.
• Experience leading the use of approved AI-assisted software development tools with validation of outputs.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and debugging with ability to think beyond routine approaches.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive architecture decisions.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote new technologies and best practices.
• Drives adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed.
• Partners with stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into executable technology roadmaps and delivery plans.

Skills

Java

C#

.NET

CI/CD

Cloud

AI-assisted engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

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 & Investment Bank - Marketing Platform team, 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

• 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
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• 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.
• Partners with senior business, product, and technology stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into executable technology roadmaps and delivery plans.

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 languages, such as Java, C# and .Net
• 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
• Hands on experience in designing and implementing enterprise wide automation and workflows
• 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, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Practical cloud native experience, such as AWS or Azure

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience supporting Marketing Technology, customer engagement, lead management, campaign management, event technology, or CRM platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving product management, operations, engineering, and external vendors.
• Experience evaluating, integrating, and governing enterprise SaaS platforms within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of data, analytics, and AI-driven solutions supporting marketing and client engagement use cases.
• Demonstrated success leading globally distributed technology teams and driving execution across organizational boundaries

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/Vets

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. Carry out critical tech solutions across multiple technical areas as an integral part of an agile team