Lead Software Engineer- Java/Python/AWS

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

On-site health centers

Retirement savings plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical guidance and direction in the Data Technology space. You will develop secure, high-quality production code and influence product design through architecture decisions.

The role emphasizes driving AI-assisted engineering practices, modern cloud-native design, and operational stability across services. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied software engineering experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, Python, or Go.
• Strong experience with AWS, microservices, and Terraform.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

AWS

Microservices

System design

API design

CI/CD

Docker

AI-assisted engineering

Backend development

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Job description

The Lead Software Engineer will provide technical guidance and direction while developing secure, high-quality production code for the Data Technology space. They will also drive the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices and influence product design through architecture and engineering decisions.

Requirements: Candidates must have 5+ years of applied software engineering experience and advanced proficiency in Java, Python, or Go. Strong experience with AWS services, microservices architecture, and Terraform is required to support system design and operational stability.

Key Skills: Java, Python, Go, AWS, Terraform, Microservices, System design, Application development, Cloud computing, IaC, API design, CI/CD, Docker, Test-driven development, AI-assisted engineering, Backend development

Benefits: Comprehensive health care coverage, On-site health and wellness centers, Retirement savings plan, Backup childcare, Tuition reimbursement, Mental health support, Financial coaching