Lead Software Engineer - Java, Python preferred

JPMorganChase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorganChase is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their Asset & Wealth Management team in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on software engineering experience, particularly with Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs. This role involves developing secure, high-quality production code, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating within Agile Scrum teams. Competitive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong skills in Java, REST API development, and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality production code and mentor junior developers.
• Engineer data pipelines and report generation for clients.
• Collaborate with Scrum teams to ensure efficient delivery.

Skills

Software engineering practices

Java

Spring Boot

REST API development

SQL

CI/CD

Agile engineering practices

Cloud-native solutions

Python

Tools

PySpark

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

You will raise engineering standards through hands‑on development, thoughtful design, and mentorship that helps the team grow. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Asset & Wealth Management, you will build and evolve modern platform capabilities that help advisors, clients, and operations teams deliver outcomes with speed, safety, and reliability. You will own end‑to‑end delivery of secure services and APIs, partnering closely with product and engineering peers across regions to solve complex business and technical problems.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions across design, development, and technical troubleshooting working as a senior developer individual contributor on a strategic client reporting and data platform.
• Engineer data pipelines, calculations, data distribution and reporting to be presented to Asset Management clients.
• Develop secure, high‑quality production code, and mentor junior developers through code reviews, design sessions and knowledge sharing.
• Deliver technology solutions as part of an Agile Scrum team, contributing to sprint planning, complexity analysis, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives to drive predictable outcomes.
• Partner with manager and Product Owner to use metrics to continuously improve practices to build a high performing team.
• Work directly with end users and Product Owners to communicate status, understand requirements, and ensure an understanding of how work aligns with business objectives.
• Collaborate with Scrum teams locally and across regions to share solutions, challenges, and best practices, improving consistency and delivery speed.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve operational stability and service reliability.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Strong software engineering practices and 5+ years applied hands‑on experience.
• Track record of hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong Java skills with demonstrated Spring Boot and REST API development experience.
• Applied knowledge in data modeling and strong SQL skills.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods (CI/CD).
• Proficiency across the Software Development Life Cycle, from design through build, test, release, and support.
• Advanced understanding of Agile engineering practices including continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (for example, cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile).

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Experience building cloud‑native solutions on Amazon Web Services.
• Python knowledge or a desire to learn independently.
• Knowledge of data pipeline tools such as PySpark, Snowflake, or Databricks.
• Financial services knowledge, with an understanding of how technology enables Asset & Wealth Management products and client experiences.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity. 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.

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.

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.