Lead Software Engineer-Java/Spring Boot

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks a Lead Software Engineer-Java/Spring Boot to join the Post-Trade Technology team in Newark, DE. You will contribute as a core technical developer delivering scalable, secure software in an agile environment.

The role emphasizes Java/Spring Boot, REST APIs, CI/CD, and AI-assisted tooling to elevate code quality, automation, and reliability across critical trading platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong Java development with Spring Boot and REST APIs.
• Experience with CI/CD and agile methodologies.
• Proficient with relational databases (Oracle, Postgres, MySQL).
• Familiar with AI-assisted engineering practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Executes innovative software solutions, designs, and troubleshooting with advanced problem solving.
• Develops secure, high-quality production code and reviews others' code.
• Drives adoption of enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality and speed.
• Uses SDLC tools with AI-assisted development to enhance automation and value.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation for stability across apps and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and teams for architectural design adoption.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

CI/CD

Agile

AI-assisted tooling

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Tools

Spring Boot

AWS

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 06:57 PM
• Locations 500 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE, 19713, US
• Job Schedule Full time

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-Java/Spring Boot at JPMorganChase within Commercial and Investment Banking's Post-Trade Technology team , 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 creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• 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.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
  

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s), including Java
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining microservices with Spring Boot, including REST APIs with JSON, dependency injection, configuration management, and actuator-based monitoring.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Previous experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, Postgres, and MySQL
• 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 (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• 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

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience using modern cloud technologies such as AWS and frameworks such as S3, Lambdas, etc.
• Experience building and supporting centralized and de-centralized architectures such as data lakes and data meshes
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

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 ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.