Lead Software Engineer [Multiple Positions Available]

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York, NY seeks a senior technical leader to drive high‑impact projects from inception through closure. The role focuses on translating business needs into robust architectures, guiding development across Java, ReactJS, Python, and cloud platforms.

The position requires strong experience with AWS, container orchestration, API integration, testing, and production support, with a focus on cost-optimized cloud infrastructure and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Technology Management, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering or IT consulting in related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects for the Highbridge business from inception to closure.
• Design technical solutions and system architectures to meet objectives.
• Translate business requirements into robust technical designs and specs.
• Lead implementation including coding, integration, and deployment.
• Manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure and costs.
• Coordinate with vendor teams for API integrations and data exchanges.
• Oversee testing, rollout, and production support; participate in on-call rotation.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Java programming

ReactJS

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

PowerShell

Spring Boot

Hibernate/MyBatis

RESTful API development

AWS cloud

Terraform

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket

Confluence/JIRA

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub

GitLab

Bitbucket

IntelliJ IDEA

VS Code

Confluence

JIRA

Cypress

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

Duties: Lead technical projects for Highbridge business from project inception through successful closure. Collaborate with business stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables. Design comprehensive technical solutions and system architectures to meet business objectives. Translate functional business requirements into robust technical designs and system specifications. Lead implementation efforts including coding, system integration, and deployment activities. Ensure adherence to software development best practices and coding standards. Manage and maintain the firm's Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure. Implement infrastructure changes, updates, and optimizations. Monitor cloud resource utilization and implement cost optimization strategies. Work with multiple external vendors and their systems for integration with Highbridge Technology platform. Design and implement API integrations and data exchange protocols. Coordinate technical requirements and specifications with vendor teams. Lead testing phases including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. Develop test plans and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Coordinate rollout activities and deployment procedures. Provide day-to-day technical support for systems managed by the team. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production environments. Participate in on-call rotation for critical system support. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems and processes. Develop support procedures, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides. Ensure knowledge transfer and documentation standards compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum education and experience required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Technology Management, Computer Science, or related field of study plus 7 years of experience in the job offered or as Software Engineer, IT Consultant, or related occupation.

Skills Required:

• developing enterprise-level applications using Java programming language, including object-oriented programming principles, multithreading, exception handling, and Java 8+ features such as lambda expressions and streams
• building responsive web applications using ReactJS framework, including component lifecycle management, state management, hooks, and modern JavaScript features
• working with JavaScript for client-side and server-side development, and TypeScript for type-safe application development, including features such as generics, interfaces, or decorators
• working with Python for automation, data processing, and application development, including using Python libraries and frameworks
• writing PowerShell scripts for system administration, automation tasks, and infrastructure management
• working with Spring Boot for microservices development and Spring MVC for web application architecture, including dependency injection, aspect-oriented programming, and RESTful API development
• working with Hibernate for Java persistence and MyBatis for SQL mapping framework, including database transaction management and query optimization
• implementing user interfaces using Material UI React components, including theming, customization, and responsive design principles
• developing ETL and batch processing using tools including Autosys and Spring Batch
• working with Relational Database such as Oracle and SQL Server, including database configuration, backup strategies, and performance tuning
• working with data platforms for data warehousing, analytics, and data pipeline development
• Working with Terraform-driven infrastructure to provision and manage virtual servers and auto-scaling, and with Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices deployment across on-premises and cloud environments, implementing infrastructure as code with Terraform for server lifecycle management and scaling, alongside Kubernetes-based orchestration for containerized microservices, resource management, and infrastructure version control
• working with Jenkins for build automation for continuous delivery pipelines
• working with IntelliJ IDEA for Java development and VS Code for multi-language development, including plugin management and debugging capabilities
• working with vendor products such as GitHub, Gitlab or Bitbucket for source code management, including branching strategies, pull request workflows, and code review processes
• working with Confluence for technical documentation and knowledge management, and JIRA for agile project tracking and issue management, automated testing framework such as Cypress for integration testing, and development productivity enhancement
• working in Agile development environments, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and iterative development cycles
• working with Scrum methodology including user story creation, backlog management, and cross-functional team collaboration
• utilizing SDLC phases including requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• integrating multiple technology stacks and platforms in complex financial services environments
• and working with application performance tuning, database optimization, and cloud resource management

Job Location: 390 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017.

Full-Time. Salary: $235,000 - $260,000 per year.

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 Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.