Lead Software Engineer - Java

Socket.dev; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

On-site wellness center

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Wholesale Credit Risk team to design and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with senior stakeholders. You will drive technical excellence, review code, and deliver robust solutions across transactional and analytics workloads.

The role requires strong coding skills (Java, Python, React), experience with CI/CD and DevOps, and the ability to present progress to executives.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on hybrid cloud architecture concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Proven experience in hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud).
• Strong coding skills in languages such as Java, Python, React or similar.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and modern software engineering practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with development leads and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions for transactional, analytics and RAD workloads.
• Write and review high-quality code, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with development leads and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to drive technical excellence.
• Present technical concepts and project updates to senior stakeholders.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, balancing urgent needs with strategic progress.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and helpful environment.

Skills

Hybrid cloud

Distributed systems

Java

Python

React

CI/CD

DevOps

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

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 Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Wholesale Credit Risk team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable hybrid cloud solutions. You will collaborate with development leads and senior stakeholders to deliver robust solutions, while mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative environment. This opportunity allows you to leverage your technical expertise in hybrid cloud architecture and coding to promote technical excellence and innovation.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions for transactional, analytics and RAD workloads.
• Write and review high-quality code, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with development leads and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to drive technical excellence.
• Present technical concepts and project updates to senior stakeholders.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, balancing urgent needs with strategic progress.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and helpful environment.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Formal training or certification on hybrid cloud architecture concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Proven experience in hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud).
• Strong coding skills in languages such as Java, Python, React or similar.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and modern software engineering practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with development leads and senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Action-oriented, decisive, drives results systematically.
• Skilled at assessing risk and making decisions with a holistic, big-picture perspective.
• Demonstrates a can-do attitude and leads by example.
• Detail-oriented, able to distinguish between important and urgent tasks.
• Prioritizes helpfulness, mentorship, and team development.
• Acts with integrity.

ABOUT US

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

About The Team

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.