Lead Software Engineer- Java , Microservices

JPMorgan Chase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Plano, TX seeks a Lead Software Engineer to deliver secure, scalable tech products within an agile team. You will drive end-to-end cloud-native microservices, collaborate across functions, and champion AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality, speed, and reliability.

The role emphasizes designing resilient systems, staying current with technologies, and contributing to enterprise-wide engineering communities while ensuring secure development and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• At least five years of applied software development experience.
• Proficiency in backend development with Java Spring Boot and/or Node.js for microservices.
• Frontend proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript and React or Angular (for full-stack).
• Experience leading AI-assisted software development tool adoption and secure coding practices.
• Knowledge of responsible AI use in engineering workflows and data handling.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and building distributed web services.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with agile delivery (e.g., Scrum) and SDLC practices.
• Understanding of CI/CD, resiliency, and secure engineering.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Deliver cloud-native microservices-based applications using latest tech and best practices.
• Promote enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality and speed.
• Improve automation and testing through AI-assisted tooling and standards.
• Use SDLC tools to enhance automation and value delivery.
• Model domains to build scalable, testable business products.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review others' code.
• Identify opportunities to reduce recurring issues and improve stability.
• Lead communities of practice for new technologies and patterns.
• Keep systems current by updating technologies and patterns.
• Design scalable, zero-downtime, secure architectures and solutions.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Node.js

Frontend React/Angular

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

REST/WebSockets

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Security best practices

AI-assisted development

Tools

Spring Boot

React/Angular

AWS/Azure/GCP

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.

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