Lead Software Engineer - Java/Microservices/AWS

JP Morgan Chase; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

On-site health centers

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Newark, Delaware is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive Java/Microservices/AWS initiatives within the Post Trade Technology Reporting team. You will design end-to-end solutions, own technical delivery, and mentor peers in a fast-moving, security-focused environment.

This role emphasizes building scalable applications, applying AI-assisted development practices, and collaborating with regional and global teams to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on experience coding in Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop code that conforms to the design, addresses non-functional requirements, and complies with coding standards.
• Create detailed Unit Test cases, perform unit testing, integration testing, support QA and UAT and address ad hoc user queries.
• Practice test-driven development, automated testing and continuous integration.
• Participate in peer reviews to improve code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Promote enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality, delivery speed, and reliability.
• Apply SDLC tools to improve automation and value.
• Mentor and support junior developers.
• Analyze programs and troubleshoot production issues.
• Identify performance tuning areas and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with regional and global team members.
• Understand change management and release processes.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS Cloud

SDLC

CI/CD

AI-assisted tooling

Responsible AI

Agile methodologies

Mentoring/leadership

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 an Lead Software Engineer - Java/Microservices/AWS at JPMorgan Chase within Commercial & Investment Bank's Post Trade Technology Reporting 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. This group is going through a migration and modernization journey where you will be contributing to designing products, owning the design end-to-end, designing & building applications, and other technical leadership activities.

Job responsibilities

• Develop code that conforms to the design, addresses non-functional requirements, and complies with the coding standards and conventions
• Create detailed Unit Test cases, perform unit testing, integration testing, support QA and User acceptance testing and also address ad hoc user queries
• Practice test-driven development, automated testing and continuous integration
• Actively participate in peer review sessions by evaluating code quality, ensuring adherence to best practices, identifying defects, and providing constructive, actionable feedback to improve overall team deliverables
• 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.
• Mentor and support junior developers by offering technical guidance, conducting knowledge-sharing sessions, reviewing their work, and fostering skill development to strengthen team capabilities
• Analyze programs and troubleshoot production issues.
• Identify potential performance tuning improvement areas and implement tuning measures
• Collaborate with regional and global team members from other regions
• Possess a good understanding of change management and release processes

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on experience coding in one or more programming languages, including Java
• Experience designing and implementing applications using Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud technologies
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• 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
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

About the company

JP MorganChase, 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.

Compensation and benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About our Commercial & Investment Bank

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.