Lead Software Engineer — Java/Python with AI Features

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City, NJ invites applications for a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver trusted, scalable technology products in a secure environment. You will lead architecture decisions and drive high-quality outcomes across multiple domains and teams.

In this core technical role, you will champion Java/Spring Boot and Python workloads, deliver RESTful services, and push AI/ML-enabled features from discovery through production rollout and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in Software Engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Strong software engineering experience in Java and Spring Boot.
• Proficient in Python and integration with enterprise systems.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC, CI/CD, observability, and security.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful web services and distributed systems.
• Hands-on AI/ML production experience; familiarity with LLMs, RAG, vector search.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Python.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend components.
• Deliver AI/ML-enabled features across the full development lifecycle.
• Translate business requirements into software and AI/ML specifications.
• Write secure, high-quality production code and ensure maintainability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Python

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Agile/SCRUM

AI/ML production

LLMs/RAG/Vector search

Data structures

Security

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City, NJ invites applications for a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver trusted, scalable technology products in a secure environment. You will lead architecture decisions and drive high-quality outcomes across multiple domains and teams.

In this core technical role, you will champion Java/Spring Boot and Python workloads, deliver RESTful services, and push AI/ML-enabled features from discovery through production rollout and monitoring.