Lead Software Engineer - Java, Python preferred

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to raise engineering standards through hands-on development and mentorship. You will lead the delivery of secure services and APIs, working closely with product and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software engineering, strong Java skills, and expertise in Agile methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied hands-on software engineering experience.
• Experience delivering system design, application development, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions for a client reporting and data platform.
• Engineer data pipelines and reporting for Asset Management clients.
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Strong software engineering practices

Java

Spring Boot

REST API development

SQL

CI/CD

Agile engineering practices

Tools

Amazon Web Services

PySpark

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Overview

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.

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 standups, 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 and equal opportunity

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