Lead Software Engineer - Java/AWS

JPMorgan Chase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 152,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Jersey City, NJ to contribute to the Asset and Wealth Management Technology division. The role involves design, development, and maintenance of secure software solutions, while providing guidance to a diverse team. Qualified candidates will have over 5 years of software engineering experience, expertise in technologies like Java and AWS, and a deep understanding of financial services IT systems. The company offers a competitive salary and an array of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Develops secure high-quality production code and reviews code.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and teams.
• Improves operational stability of software applications.

Skills

Java

Springboot

Microservices

AWS Services (ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, Kinesis, EC2, Cloud watch, NLB)

Databases

Automation and continuous delivery methods

Agile methodologies

React (Front End Technologies)

Postgress

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

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 Asset and Wealth Management Technology Line of Business, 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

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 hands on development experience in Java, Springboot, Microservices
• Experience with AWS Services such as ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, Kinesis, EC2, Cloud watch, NLB
• Experience with Databases
• 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.)
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with Front End Technologies such as React
• Experience with Postgress

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 $152,000.00 - $215,000.00 / year