Lead Software Engineer- Java AWS with Mainframe Background

Fairygodboss; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to advance secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions in a dynamic Agile environment. You will drive enterprise-approved AI-assisted engineering practices, design and build distributed systems, and lead technical mentorship across teams.

The role emphasizes modern architecture, zero-downtime releases, and robust data performance, with substantial experience in backend, frontend, and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• At least five years of applied software development experience.
• Experience building microservices-based applications using Java Spring Boot and/or Node.js.
• Frontend proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript and React/Angular.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute innovative software solutions and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Deliver end-to-end cloud-native, microservices-based applications.
• Lead AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed.
• Apply SDLC tools to improve automation and value delivery.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient systems with zero-downtime releases.
• Mentor teams and promote best practices across engineering groups.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Frontend (HTML/CSS/JS/TS)

React/Angular

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

REST APIs & distributed systems

CI/CD & secure engineering

Agile/Scrum

AI-assisted engineering practices

Problem solving & communication

Education

Software engineering concepts training

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Spring Boot

Job description

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase with in the Commercial and Investment Bank, 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 delivering critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Deliver end-to-end solutions in the form of cloud-native, microservices-based applications, leveraging the latest technologies and best industry practices.
• 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.
• Use domain modeling techniques to build best-in-class business products, structuring software for clarity, testability, and evolution.
• 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 communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Continuously update technologies and patterns to keep systems current.
• Design and build solutions that avoid single points of failure using scalable architectural patterns.
• Design and build scalable, secure, and reliable solutions by leveraging modern architectural patterns that ensure zero-downtime releases and optimize data performance.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and at least five years of applied software development experience.
• Proficiency in backend development using Java with Spring Boot and/or Node.js, including building microservices-based applications.
• For full-stack responsibilities, proficiency in frontend development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript or TypeScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Demonstrated ability to solve design and implementation challenges independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience leading responsible adoption of enterprise-approved AI-assisted software development tools for coding, code review, test acceleration, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs and outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience building distributed systems and web services, including REST APIs, WebSockets, and JSON-based integrations.
• Hands-on experience designing and building scalable applications using SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience working in agile delivery models (for example, Scrum) and using standard software development lifecycle practices.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment, application resiliency, and secure engineering practices.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong soft skills, including presentation, negotiation, mentoring, and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive broader impact by sharing and contributing best practices.
• Experience in the banking domain.
• Experience with Mainframe.

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

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.