Lead Software Engineer - Java, Resiliency Technology

JPMorgan Chase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to contribute to a high-impact, globally distributed team delivering automation for resiliency. This role focuses on secure, scalable backend services and critical initiatives within Corporate Technology.

You will engage in architecture discussions, drive design decisions, and uphold best practices in agile development and security while fostering an inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience in coding Java Spring Boot.
• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proven track record delivering in regulated enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Designs and delivers backend services and automation pipelines supporting critical initiatives.
• Leads evaluation sessions with product owners and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Automation

Operational stability

Regulated enterprise experience

Education

Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

AWS

AI/ML

Agentic Engineering

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Corporate Technology, you will be a core technical contributor on a high-impact, globally distributed team delivering automation for resiliency. You will be an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Designs and delivers backend services and automation pipelines supporting critical initiatives.
• Leads evaluation sessions with product owners and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience in coding Java Spring Boot
• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proven track record delivering in regulated enterprise environments
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 8+ years of coding experience
• Prior large-scale financial services engineering experience
• Experience in Cloud based solutions ( AWS )
• Experience in AI/ML , Generative AI solutions, Agentic Engineering.
• Familiarity in Risk and Resiliency domains.

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