Mobile Sr Lead Software Engineer

JPMorganChase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase is seeking a senior mobile engineer to join an Agile team delivering trusted market-leading mobile products. You will design, implement, and maintain iOS and Android apps with a focus on security, performance, and reliability across devices.

You will apply AI-assisted development practices, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with UX/design to enhance user experience while adhering to SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in at least one mobile-relevant programming language.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to business and teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Adopt AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and reliability.
• Use SDLC/TLM tools to maximize automation value and quality.
• Design and build secure, production-grade mobile solutions and architectures.
• Develop and maintain iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C.
• Develop and maintain Android apps using Java and Kotlin.
• Review and improve code for quality and maintainability.
• Optimize performance across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Android.
• Deliver complex front-end implementations for large mobile apps with automated testing.
• Collaborate with UX/design to prototype and implement features enhancing UX.
• Apply Agile practices and support SRE for reliability and delivery excellence.

Skills

5+ years exp

Mobile development

iOS/Android frameworks

Swift/Java/Kotlin

CI/CD & Git

Tools

Xcode

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

Job Description

Be 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. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem‑solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

Job Responsibilities

• Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
• Drives adoption and governance of approved AI‑assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI‑assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root‑cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI‑assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale
• Design and build secure, production‑grade mobile solutions, making key decisions on architecture, functionality, and operations
• Develop and maintain iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective‑C
• Develop and maintain Android applications using Java and Kotlin
• Review, debug, and improve code written by self and others to ensure quality and maintainability
• Optimize and validate performance across devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Android) and form factors
• Deliver complex front‑end implementations for large‑scale mobile applications, including automated testing
• Partner with UX/design teams to prototype and implement features that enhance user experience
• Drive reliability, scalability, and delivery excellence by applying Agile practices (Scrum/Continuous Delivery) and supporting SRE practices

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficiency in at least one mobile‑relevant programming language
• Strong knowledge of iOS (Swift/Objective‑C, UIKit/Cocoa) and/or Android (Java/Kotlin) frameworks
• Experience integrating native device capabilities (Camera, Push Notifications, GPS, CoreML, VisionKit)
• Understanding of mobile security (device registration, biometrics, encryption, data protection)
• Experience with API integration and mobile tooling (e.g., Xcode) plus auth standards (OAuth/SSO)
• Proven delivery of apps via App Store/enterprise distribution using CI/CD; strong Git/source control and Agile practices
• Mobile Native Application and Mobile Browser Testing via devices and simulators in both iOS and Android platform
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted software development tools within the work environment (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 senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with iOS architectural/design patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVC, MVP, VIPER)
• Familiarity with build automation tools and frameworks for static and dynamic analysis
• Ability to assess technology risks, perform threat modeling, and communicate risk to stakeholders
• Experience building relationships with cross‑functional teams, including technology, business, audit, and risk partners

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.