Lead Software Engineer – Sr. Java/AWS Developer

JPMorganChase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Lead Software Engineer in the Fraud Risk Group under Trust & Security to advance trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, scalable way. You are a core technical contributor driving critical solutions across multi-area architectures.

As a senior engineer, you will design cloud-native microservices with Spring Boot, enable real-time processing with Kafka, and uphold secure coding practices while mentoring teams across product, engineering and

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts.
• 5 years of applied software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end software solutions with scalable implementations.
• Architect and build cloud-native microservices with clear APIs and integration.
• Lead event-driven microservices using Kafka for real-time processing.
• Develop secure production code and elevate engineering standards through reviews and debugging.
• Improve production stability via root-cause remediation and observability enhancements.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations to meet performance and security expectations.
• Evaluate external vendors and internal teams for architectural fit and integration readiness.
• Promote modern microservices patterns and engineering standards across teams.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices with secure validation and code quality improvements.
• Utilize SDLC tools, including AI-assisted development, to boost automation value.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Cloud-Native

AWS

Kafka

Tools

Kafka

Cloud Foundry

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

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 Fraud Risk Group under Trust&Security, 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

• Design and deliver creative, end-to-end software solutions, applying non-routine problem-solving to break down complex technical challenges into scalable implementations
• Architect and build cloud-native, Spring Boot-based microservices with clear domain boundaries, well-defined APIs, and resilient service-to-service integration
• Lead the design and implementation of event-driven microservices using Kafka to enable real-time processing, scalable architectures, and reliable cross-functional integration
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and raise engineering standards through code reviews, debugging, and hands-on technical leadership
• Strengthen production stability by driving root-cause remediation, improving observability, and automating recurring operational and recovery workflows
• Partner across product, engineering, and operations to define and deliver microservices that meet performance, availability, and security expectations
• Lead structured evaluations with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural fit, technical credibility, and integration readiness
• Drive communities of practice to accelerate adoption of modern microservices patterns, Spring Boot best practices, and engineering standards across teams
• Drive team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes, while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team
• Apply 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

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5 years applied experience
• Advanced Java expertise with strong, hands-on Spring Boot experience building and operating microservices in production
• Demonstrated experience applying domain-driven design to structure microservices, define service contracts, and manage integration across distributed systems
• Proven experience designing and operating event-driven architectures, including Kafka-based streaming and asynchronous microservices communication patterns
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, automated testing, and production support for mission-critical services
• Proficiency with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices and automation to improve quality, repeatability, and delivery speed
• Strong command of secure software development practices, resiliency engineering, and production-readiness standards for microservices (including reliability and performance considerations)
• Practical experience building and operating cloud-native applications (for example, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Cloud Foundry)
• 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

ABOUT US

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About The Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.