Lead Software Engineer - Java, AI, and Automation

JPMorgan Chase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Lead Software Engineer to join the Commercial & Investment Bank - Payments team. You will lead critical test automation initiatives, integrate automated tests into CI/CD, and guide AI-assisted engineering practices across multiple business functions.

The role demands 7+ years of SDLC experience, strong Java expertise, and a proven track record building automation frameworks at scale in a fast-paced, security-aware environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on Software Development Life Cycle experience.
• Advanced in building and maintaining testing automation frameworks.
• Delivery experience across design, development, testing and operations.
• Proficiency in Java and automation/continuous delivery methods.
• Hands-on building/maintaining automation frameworks at scale.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience leading AI-assisted software development tools with governance.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use, security and resiliency.
• Deep familiarity with agile methodologies including CI/CD and security.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality engineering, test automation and test advocacy.
• Stay current with AI, test automation, and quality engineering trends.
• Adopt enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality and speed.
• Utilize SDLC tools to enhance automation value across projects.
• Maintain flexibility to adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage large, complex, high-visibility projects.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for rapid validation.

Skills

Java

Automation frameworks

CI/CD

AI-assisted development tools

SDLC

Tools

Automation frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

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 - Payments 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

• The role will involve quality and test advocacy and the individual will need to have hands on Quality Engineering and test automation experience.

• Stay current with advancements in AI, test automation, and quality engineering, and proactively introduce innovative tools and practices to the team.

• 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.

• High level of flexibility and ability to react quickly to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment driven by market pressures.

• The position will be accountable for large projects of high complexity, high risk and high visibility.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable, and repeatable validation of new features and bug fixes.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years hands on Software Development Life Cycle experience

• Advanced level experience with building and maintaining testing automation frameworks with strong problem solving skills

• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

• Advanced in one or more programming language(s), such as Java

• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods

• Hands-on building/maintaining automation frameworks at scale

• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle

• 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;

• 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.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Hands on experience and knowledge of financial services industry and their technology infrastructure.

• Hands on experience with Golang or RUST

• Automated failure triage patterns: failure clustering, flaky test detection, rerun rules, quarantining workflows

• Contract testing concepts and tools

• Component/service validation patterns

• Building a reliable canary testing framework

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

Base Pay/Salary

Jersey City,NJ $156,750.00 - $215,000.00 / year