Lead Software Engineer - Java, Resiliency Technology

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within Corporate Technology to be a core technical contributor on a globally distributed team delivering automation for resiliency.

You will design and implement secure, scalable backend services, own critical components, and lead architecture evaluation with product owners and engineering peers.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, SDLC discipline, and collaboration in an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of coding in Java Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Experience delivering secure, scalable enterprise software.
• Proficiency with SDLC and CI/CD practices.
• Proven track record in regulated enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure production code and review code written by others.
• Design and deliver backend services and automation pipelines.
• Lead evaluation sessions with product owners to drive architectural decisions.
• Improve operational stability by automating remediation of recurring issues.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Automation

Backend design

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

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. Youwill 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.