Lead Software Engineer - Java & Python

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their Asset & Wealth Management Marketing Team in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role involves leading a software engineering team to develop market-leading technology products and enhance operational stability. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience with Java 21 and Python, as well as a strong grasp of cloud technologies and agile methodologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to driving innovation and ensuring compliance with data governance standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD strategies in public and private cloud.
• In-depth knowledge of financial services IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Develop secure production code and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Implement data governance for compliance with organizational standards.

Skills

Java 21

Python

Spring Boot

Kafka

Kubernetes

Splunk

Dynatrace

Agile practices

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

RESTful APIs

NoSQL databases (Apache Cassandra)

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what is possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Asset & Wealth Management Marketing Team, 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 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.
• Lead a team of high‑potential software engineers, delivering high quality software that achieves functional objectives.
• 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 evaluation sessions with business stakeholders, 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.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Implement data governance and best practices to ensure data quality and compliance with organizational standards.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Proficient in development skill Java 21 and Python building into the public and private cloud in CI/CD strategies.
• Hands on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Experience in Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, Splunk, Dynatrace.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Practical cloud native experience.
• Exposure to building AI/ML driven applications to drive business goals.
• Track record of continuous learning mindset.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with AWS public cloud.
• Proficiency in Agile and SRE culture.
• Working knowledge of one or more NoSQL database technologies, preferably Apache Cassandra.
• Working knowledge of one or more Messaging technologies, preferably Apache Kafka.
• Develop RESTful APIs and ensure smooth integration across internal and external services.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry‑leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.