Lead Software Engineer - Markets, Java, AWS, Spring Boot, Terraform

Fairygodboss; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairygodboss is hiring a Lead Software Engineer for JPMorgan Chase in Chicago, Illinois. This role entails designing and developing innovative software solutions, leading engineering teams, and integrating advanced technologies including Java, Spring, and Kafka.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in software engineering and a strong background in system design, automation, and CI/CD practices. The company values diversity and inclusion, and offers an equal-opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience in system design and application development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for complex technical problems.
• Lead adoption of new technologies and maintain high-quality code.
• Drive technology roadmap focusing on data analytics and automation.

Skills

Java

Spring

Springboot

React

Kafka

Automation

CI/CD tools

Python

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Maven

Job description

Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank - Trading Technology team.

Job Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and troubleshoots creative software solutions, thinking beyond conventional approaches to solve complex technical problems
• Leads the adoption and integration of cutting‑edge technologies including Java, Spring, Springboot, React, and Kafka
• Develops secure, high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Defines and drives the technology roadmap, focusing on next‑generation data, analytics, and automation platforms
• Champions the use of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to deliver real‑time trade processing applications
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Designs and implements data pipelines, analytics workflows, and reporting solutions using Python, Databricks, and Spark
• Develops and maintains web‑based applications and dashboards using modern web stacks (React, Angular, etc.)
• Builds and optimizes data models, ETL/ELT processes, and integration frameworks for large‑scale financial data
• Ensures data quality, security, lineage, and governance across all team platforms

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 7+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability
• Hands‑on expertise in Java, Spring, Springboot, Maven, Kafka, and modern web technologies such as React
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Lambda, ECS, EC2, and Terraform
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery, including CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline
• Advanced proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and resilient systems for large‑scale data environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, set technical direction, and deliver complex projects
• Hands on experience in leading and implementing standard software engineering practices, such as Agile development, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Proven experience in financial markets, Futures & Options, and Trade Execution/Clearing
• Knowledge of AMPS (messaging platform), MQ, Cucumber Integration Tests, JUnit, Mockito, and Testcontainers

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.