Lead Software Engineer - Java- Shared Services

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Risk Technology team in Jersey City, NJ. In this role, you will design and deliver secure, scalable technology solutions using technologies like Typescript, React, and Spring Boot.

Qualified candidates should have solid experience in Java, Micro Services, and Kubernetes, along with a strong foundation in software engineering principles. We offer competitive rewards, benefits, and an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Hands-on practical experience in system design and application development.
• Solid development experience with Java and Micro Services.
• Understanding of agile methodologies and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure technology products for the firm’s objectives.
• Develop high-quality production code while ensuring collaboration.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices within the team.

Skills

Java

Micro Services

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Cloud Computing

Oracle

Kafka

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Maven

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

Job Description

As a Lead Software Engineer - Common Services at JPMorgan Chase within the Risk Technology team, you will be a key player in an agile team, tasked with designing and delivering secure, stable, and scalable market‑leading technology products. Your role involves implementing critical technology solutions across various technical areas within different business functions to support the firm’s business objectives. Our primary front‑end technologies include Typescript and React, which interface with a Spring Boot back‑end and are deployed to Kubernetes‑based platforms on both private and public clouds. A significant part of your role will be to ensure that our deployments, conducted via a build server, are efficient and well‑controlled.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Works closely with multiple teams to understand requirements, create solutions which meet business needs for the widest number of teams
• Creates secure and high‑quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• 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
• Continuously improves on system stability and efficiency
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging 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 applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Solid development experience and hands‑on coding experience in Java, Micro Services, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Oracle, Kafka
• 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
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
• Solid experience with Cloud deployment solutions such as Kubernetes

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Advanced competency in Java, Micro Services, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Oracle, Kafka, AWS, Databricks, Data Mesh, Graph QL
• Experience with build tools such as Maven
• Familiarity with modern back‑end technologies
• Deep experience in cloud technologies

About Us

JPMorgan Chase, 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.

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

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