Lead Software Engineer - Java, Spring Boot

JPMorgan Chase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase leads complex software delivery across Plano, TX and Columbus, OH. The Lead Software Engineer will design, implement, and scale secure Java/Spring Boot services, drive AI-assisted engineering practices, and collaborate with teams to ensure robust, scalable architectures in cloud environments.

The role requires strong CS fundamentals, 8+ years in software development, and hands-on experience with REST, microservices, CI/CD, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Experience leading AI-assisted tool usage in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Drives enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality and speed.
• Applies SDLC toolchain knowledge to improve automation.
• Creates secure, high-quality production code and maintains algorithms.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications.
• Identifies data patterns to drive improvements in coding hygiene and architecture.
• Contributes to engineering communities of practice and events.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

REST APIs

Microservices

AI-assisted development

CI/CD

Jenkins

Git

Bitbucket

Cloud platforms

Secure coding

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Java, Spring Boot

Plano, TX, United States

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Job Information

• Job Identification 210761142

• Job Category Software Engineering

• Business Unit Corporate Sector

• Posting Date 09/28/2026, 04:26 PM

• Locations 8181 Communications Pkwy Bldg F, Plano, TX, 75024, US1111 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH, 43240, US

• Job Schedule Full time

• Job Shift Day

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 JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector, Identity & Access Management, you are 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 software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems

• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.

• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.

• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems

• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development

• Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture

• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.

• 8+ years of software development experience.

• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.

• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices

• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures.

• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data), RESTful APIs, and Microservices architectures.

• Practical knowledge of CI/CD, Jenkins, and source code management tools such as Git and Bitbucket.

• Proficiency in designing and implementing data models for relational databases.

• Experience with using relational database like MS SQL Server.

• Experience working on Cloud platform (AWS/GCP/Azure).

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience in Python/Golang and any front technologies like React and NodeJS

• Experience in Identity and Access Management.

• Experience to cloud services such as AWS S3, EC2, EKS, IAM, and Lambda.

• Experience in Cloud and Container based development (Gaia, Kubernetes).

About Us

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 (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs) for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You’ll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.