Lead Software Engineer - Java/React/JavaScript/SQL/Kafka/AWS

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

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Lead Software Engineer within Asset and Wealth Management to drive secure, scalable solutions and mentor teams. You will design, implement, test, and optimize systems, applying full-stack expertise across Java, React/JavaScript, SQL, and cloud platforms.

Collaborating with stakeholders, you will shape software delivery, ensure operational stability, and advance automation and CD practices in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with Java, React/JavaScript, SQL and messaging systems such as Kafka.
• Hands-on with cloud environments (AWS) and full-stack development.
• Experience delivering system design, development, testing, and operations.
• Proficient in automation, continuous delivery, and version control.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions including design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review peer work.
• Evolve AI's role in software development and automation.
• Contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.
• Demonstrate experience delivering system design, app development, testing, and reliability.
• Show initiative in daily tasks and projects.
• Collaborate directly with stakeholders.
• Address challenges efficiently and effectively as a problem solver.

Skills

Java

React/JavaScript

SQL

Kafka

AWS

Full-stack

SDLC

GIT

Automation & CD

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to building products that truly help our users. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within our Asset and Wealth Management line of business, you’ll work with the latest technologies and be immersed in a culture that values creativity, diversity, and continuous learning. You’ll collaborate with driven professionals, tackle complex challenges, and have the chance to grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment. We welcome your expertise, fresh ideas, and commitment to making a real difference for our users.

Job responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting to build solutions and break down technical problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
• Continue to use and evolve AI's role in software development and automation.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience in delivering system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Show initiative in daily tasks and projects.
• Work directly with stakeholders.
• Act as a problem solver, addressing challenges efficiently and effectively.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, with 5+ years of applied experience
• Skills should include at least a few of the following: Java, React/JavaScript, SQL, and messaging technologies such as Kafka or similar platforms.
• Practical experience working with cloud technologies and environments such as AWS.
• Proficient in full-stack development.
• Proficient in SQL.
• Hands-on experience in delivering system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, complemented by advanced applied experience.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of deployment processes, including experience with GIT and version control systems.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Understanding of observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or Grafana.
• Experience with GraphQL.
• Experience with Snowflake or Databricks.