Lead Software Engineer-Java, Microservices

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Equities Derivatives Front Office Flow Technology Team. You will lead the development of Java services for end-to-end derivative processing, design AI-assisted engineering practices, and build scalable cloud-based solutions deployed globally.

The role requires strong OO design, experience with SOA, and collaboration across a global team. You will drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools, ensure secure coding practices, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience leading AI-assisted development tools and validating AI outputs.
• Strong responsible AI practices in security and data handling.
• Strong OO design skills and patterns.
• Experience with service oriented applications (SOA).
• Disciplined approach to code management, testing and deployment.
• Understanding of unit testing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global team.
• Experience with full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java services integrated in end-to-end processing of derivative products.
• Design and build AI agents and pipelines to automate software development, testing, and workflows.
• Support integration of AI capabilities with Java services and front-end trading applications.
• Build a stable, scalable cloud-based solution deployed globally.
• Design and code robust APIs to persist/retrieve data and implement business logic.
• Build JavaScript and C# front-end desktop applications to interface with the Java services.
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

AI tooling

Team leadership

OO design

SOA apps

Problem solving

Tools

Java

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

NoSQL Cassandra

Job description

Job Description:

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Equities Derivatives Front Office Flow Technology Team, youare 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

• Work with subject matter experts to develop solutions that meet business the business requirements.
• Develop Java services integrated in the end to end processing of the derivative products.
• 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.
• Design and build AI agents and agentic pipelines to automate software development, testing, and operational workflows.
• Support integration of AI capabilities with Java services and front-end trading applications.
• Build a stable, efficient, scalable cloud based solution which will be deployed globally.
• Design and code a significant amount of a robust, secure and efficient API to persist / retrieve data and implement the business logic
• Build JavaScript and C# front-end desktop applications to interface with the Java services
• Participation in code reviews and sharing of knowledge with other members of the team.
  

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• 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
• Strong OO design skills with good knowledge of object modelling and design patterns
• Experience with development, deployment and maintenance of commercial service oriented application(s)
• Disciplined approach to code management, testing and deployment practices and high quality delivery
• Understanding of how to effectively utilize unit testing
• Great problem solving skills for problems with a mathematical/technological background
• Ability to work in a fast paced team oriented environment
• Ability to work effectively within a global team (spread across North America, EMEA, APAC etc.) while influencing and contributing towards the development of the global platform
• Experience of full project lifecycle, breaking requirements down into technical deliverables and effort estimation
  

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of Java. Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker or other Cloud technologies
• Business knowledge of simple derivative products (vanilla options, variance swaps, strategies involving vanillas): how these are used, how to price them, how to evaluate risk exposure using Greeks
• Exposure to NoSQL systems (Cassandra, MongoDB .etc.)
• Working knowledge of continuous integration and deployment processes
• Experience with project management. Experience with service oriented platforms, and a good understanding of current generation open source frameworks

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 ourFAQsfor 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.