Lead Software Engineer - Java- Front Office

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and develop advanced software solutions, drive AI-assisted engineering adoption, and ensure secure, high-quality production code. You will guide architectural evaluations, mentor teams, and promote enterprise standards across the SDLC.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Python/Java, microservices/AWS, Oracle databases, and strong OO design, plus leadership and collaboration skills in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and/or Math.
• 5+ years Python / Java applications development experience (Python / Core Java / Advanced Java / Spring / Hibernate / JAXB / REST Web Services).
• 5+ years of Microservices / AWS cloud development.
• 5+ years of strong relational database development (Oracle) and Object-Oriented databases.
• Experience leading the use of AI-assisted development tools with validation standards for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows with secure data handling.
• Knowledge of multi-threaded programming and memory management.
• Knowledge of Unix shell scripting.
• Hands-on system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong object-oriented design skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Develop secure production code and review code written by others.
• Drives adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices and establishes validation standards.
• Uses SDLC tools including enterprise AI-assisted development to improve automation value.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation to improve stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams on architectures.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering for new technologies.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Python

Java

Microservices

AWS

Relational databases

Object-oriented design

Multi-threaded programming

Unix shell scripting

System design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and/or Math

Tools

AI-assisted development tools

Athena tool (JPMC internal)

Job description

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, you will execute 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute 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
• 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.
• 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and/or Math
• 5+ years Python / Java applications development experience (Python / Core Java / Advanced Java / Spring / Hibernate / JAXB / REST Web Services)
• 5+ years of Microservices / AWS cloud development
• 5+ years of strong relational database development (Oracle) and Object-Oriented databases
• 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; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
• Knowledge of multi-threaded programming and memory management
• Knowledge of Unix shell scripting
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Strong object-oriented design skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with Python, Apache Arrow, Pandas, Rust and/or Parquet
• Experience contributing to open source projects
• Agentic AI Development.
• Prior experience to JPMC internal Athena tool would be added advantage.

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