Lead Software Engineer – Java Full Stack - AWM

Testing Site - JPMC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Columbus, OH leads a team delivering secure, scalable wealth-management tech. The Lead Software Engineer role focuses on building AWS serverless Java full-stack solutions, microservices, and SRE practices to ensure reliability and compliance.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product and compliance teams, and drive architectural decisions across the Cash and Check Management platform.

Qualifications

• 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) and framework - Java, Spring, TypeScript, React/Angular, Python.
• Experience in Relational and NoSQL polyglot technologies.
• Practical experience in building cloud native applications using AWS serverless components.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle including agile methodologies.
• Advanced understanding of CI/CD, Application Resiliency and SRE.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical architecture using microservices and event-based systems.
• Leverages AI-powered development tools and generative AI technologies to accelerate code generation, enhance productivity, improve code quality, and drive innovation in software delivery.

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.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Architects and implements scalable Java full-stack solutions on AWS serverless to support mission-critical Private Bank Client Onboarding platforms.
• Mentors and guides engineering teams in best practices for cloud-native development, microservices and micro frontend architecture, and SRE methodologies to accelerate delivery and enhance system reliability.
• Collaborates with product managers, business stakeholders, and compliance teams to translate complex wealth management requirements into robust technical solutions that meet regulatory standards.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Establishes and enforces comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks to ensure code quality, system reliability, and seamless user experiences.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Java

Spring

TypeScript

React/Angular

Python

AWS

CI/CD

Microservices

SRE

Cloud-native development

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

Associate AWS Certification(s)

Tools

AWS Serverless

Relational & NoSQL

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 JPMorgan Chase within Asset & Wealth Management, you are an integral part of an agile team within Cash and Check Management product 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.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Architects and implements scalable Java full-stack solutions on AWS serverless to support mission-critical Private Bank Client Onboarding platforms.
• Mentors and guides engineering teams in best practices for cloud-native development, microservices and micro frontend architecture, and SRE methodologies to accelerate delivery and enhance system reliability.
• Collaborates with product managers, business stakeholders, and compliance teams to translate complex wealth management requirements into robust technical solutions that meet regulatory standards.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Establishes and enforces comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks to ensure code quality, system reliability, and seamless user experiences.
• 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) and framework - java, Spring, Typescript, React/Angular, Python.
• Experience in Relational and NoSQL polyglot technologies.
• Practical experience in building cloud native applications using AWS serverless components.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle including agile methodologies.
• Advanced understanding of CI/CD, Application Resiliency and SRE.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical architecture using microservices and event-based systems.
• Leverages AI-powered development tools and generative AI technologies to accelerate code generation, enhance productivity, improve code quality, and drive innovation in software delivery.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• Associate level AWS Certification(s).
• Experience with cloud native development and deployment in AWS.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems, with awareness of industry-wide technology trends and best practices in cloud/data.
• Passion for building and contributing to an innovative and inclusive team culture.