Lead Software Engineer - Java, Python preferred

Next Frontier Capital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorganChase within Asset & Wealth Management is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to raise engineering standards through hands-on development, thoughtful design, and mentorship that helps the team grow.

You will own end-to-end delivery of secure services and APIs, mentor juniors, and collaborate with product owners across regions to solve complex business and technical problems, delivering outcomes with speed, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on software development experience.
• Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
• Strong data modeling and SQL skills.
• Experience with CI/CD and automation.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of secure services and APIs.
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews and design sessions.
• Build data pipelines and reporting components for client platforms.
• Collaborate with product owners to align work with business goals.
• Contribute to sprint planning and ensure timely delivery.
• Work with regional teams to share solutions and best practices.
• Improve operational stability and reliability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST API development

Data modeling

SQL

CI/CD

Agile engineering practices

Cloud (AWS) knowledge

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 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 offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location. Eligible roles may include 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. A range of benefits and programs are provided to meet employee needs, including comprehensive health care coverage, wellness programs, retirement savings, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, and financial coaching. Details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and value the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of protected attributes. 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.