Lead Software Engineer - Java/ AWS Developer

Next Frontier Capital; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

Next Frontier Capital is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to be part of an agile team. In this role, you'll develop high-quality code and automate solutions to improve software stability. Candidates should have extensive experience in Java development and deployment on AWS Cloud.

The ideal applicant will thrive in a community driven by diversity and inclusion, along with the potential for commission-based pay. Comprehensive compensation details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience deploying and monitoring applications on AWS Cloud.
• Advanced understanding of software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develops secure high-quality production code.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams.
• Identifies opportunities to automate and improve software stability.

Skills

Java development including React/Angular

AWS Cloud

Continuous delivery methods

Agile methodologies

Databases like Aurora PostgreSQL

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Splunk

Grafana

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 Auto 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
• Strong technical skills Java development including areas such as React/Angular, Spring, Hibernate, JMS, Spring Boot
• Experience in Java (Core & EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud)
• Experience deploying and monitoring applications on AWS Cloud
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
• 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
• Practical cloud native experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficiency in databases like Aurora PostgreSQL
• Expertise in using monitoring tools like Splunk, Grafana and creating dashboards and alerts
• AWS Developer or Architect Certifications

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity. 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. 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