Lead Software Engineer - Java and Microservices

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in New York, NY is looking for a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Java and microservices. This role is crucial for developing high-quality production code and leading teams to enhance software operational stability. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and strong technical skills in distributed applications and cloud environments. Offering competitive pay and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Experience in operational stability and system design.
• Advanced understanding of programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality production code and debug existing code.
• Identify and automate remediation of recurring issues.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and teams.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Automation

Distributed application development

Agile methodologies

Cloud native experience

REST

CI/CD

Kafka

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS

Jenkins

Cassandra

Oracle

Hive

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Java and Microservices

Location: New York, NY

Join JPMorgan Chase as a Lead Software Engineer focused on Java and microservices. This role is part of the Consumer and Community Banking Digital technology team and supports over 80 million Chase customers.

Base Pay Range

$152,000.00/yr - $215,000.00/yr

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

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 language(s) Java, Python, Linux shell scripting
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Experience with 8+ distributed application development, REST, microservices, Spring Boot
• 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
• Experience in deploying applications in AWS and supporting
• Experience with message bus technologies such as Kafka and with database technologies (e.g. Cassandra, Oracle, Hive)
• Experience configuring Continual Integration in Jenkins

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience

ABOUT US

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals. 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. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, including 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.

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans