Lead Software Engineer- Java with AWS and Kafka

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Plano, Texas seeks a Lead Software Engineer within the Investment Banking - Collateral Services to drive end-to-end features from React front end to Java microservices, on AWS, with a focus on secure, scalable solutions.

You will guide AI-assisted engineering practices, code reviews, CI/CD, and performance optimization, collaborating across teams to deliver trusted technology products in a regulated financial environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Solid hands-on experience delivering production web applications.
• Strong backend skills in Java and building/maintaining microservices.
• Practical front-end experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Working experience with Kafka and event-driven patterns.
• Comfortable deploying and running services on AWS.
• Good PostgreSQL/Aurora skills — writing efficient queries and understanding schema and performance.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools 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.

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.
• Build features end-to-end across the Client Portal, from the React front end through Java microservices to the Postgres/Aurora data layer.
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes, with standardized validation.
• Applies knowledge of SDLC tools to improve value of automation.
• Develop and maintain event-driven services using Kafka, integrating the portal with downstream services.
• Deploy and support your work on AWS, participating in CI/CD, monitoring, and troubleshooting in production.
• Debug and resolve issues across the stack, from front-end behavior to backend performance to database queries.
• Contribute in code reviews and share knowledge across the team.

Skills

Java

Microservices

React

TypeScript

Kafka

AWS

PostgreSQL/Aurora

AI-assisted tooling

Secure coding

Observability

Docker/Kubernetes

Tools

Kafka

PostgreSQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

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 Description

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
• Build features end-to-end across the Client Portal, from the React front end through Java microservices to the Postgres/Aurora data layer.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain event-driven services using Kafka, integrating the portal with downstream services
• Deploy and support your work on AWS, participating in CI/CD, monitoring, and troubleshooting in production.
• Debug and resolve issues across the stack, from front-end behavior to backend performance to database queries.
• Contribute in code reviews and share knowledge across the team.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Solid hands-on experience delivering production web applications.
• Strong backend skills in Java and building/maintaining microservices.
• Practical front-end experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Working experience with Kafka and event-driven patterns.
• Comfortable deploying and running services on AWS.
• Good PostgreSQL/Aurora skills — writing efficient queries and understanding schema and performance.
• 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
• Extensive experience in Microservices, API , Kafka.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience in a regulated or financial-services environment.
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes/ECS and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to observability and monitoring tooling.

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 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.