Lead Software Engineer - Java with Agentic AI

Next Frontier Capital; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase, a leading financial institution, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Plano to advance secure, scalable technology products. You will contribute as a core technical member, building trusted solutions across multiple domains and driving AI-assisted development practices.

You will lead critical design and implementation efforts, mentor teams, and collaborate with vendors to ensure delivery excellence in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied software engineering experience.
• 10+ years hands-on coding in Java/J2EE with Spring Boot.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools to develop production code.
• Ability to define tests and automate unit/integration tests.
• Strong knowledge of MQ, Kafka, Oracle, Cassandra databases.
• Experience with SDLC tools including Bitbucket, Git, and Cloud.
• Proven track record delivering secure, scalable software.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions and designs robust systems.
• Develops secure production code and reviews peers' work.
• Drives AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality and speed.
• Applies enterprise tools to enhance automation and testing.
• Identifies recurring issues to improve stability and reliability.
• Leads design reviews with vendors and internal teams.
• Leads communities of practice and fosters inclusive culture.
• Contributes to team culture of diversity and respect.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring Boot

AI-assisted coding

Automated testing

Performance tuning

Message queues

Oracle

Cassandra

Kafka

MQ

Bitbucket

Git

Education

Software engineering certification

Tools

Jules

Cloud

Bitbucket

Git

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 the Investment Banking - Collateral Services, 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 break down technical problems
• Develops secure 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
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• 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.
• 10+ years of hands-on coding experience, primarily in Java and J2EE.
• Proficient in Core Java, J2EE, and Spring Boot with strong coding skills.
• Strong software engineer with hands-on experience using AI coding assistants/agents to design, implement, test, and debug production code
• Experienced in defining test scenarios and automating unit and integration tests.
• Skilled in performance testing and code optimization.
• Knowledgeable in MQ, Kafka, and message parsers, Proficient with Oracle and Cassandra databases.
• Experienced in build and deployment processes using Bitbucket, Git, Jules and CLOUD. .
• 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

• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as ReactJS is a plus.
• Certification in Oracle JDK17 or JDK21 is a plus.

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

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. Build secure, scalable technology using advanced coding, automated testing and continuous delivery across full engineering lifecycle.