Senior Full-Stack Tech Lead: Java/React/AWS

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable fintech products across web and mobile channels. You will contribute as a core technical author and collaborator across Product, Technology, Design, and Data teams.

You will lead complex initiatives, build resilient systems, optimize performance, and advance automation practices to improve quality and speed-to-production in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience delivering production systems, including both frontend and backend development.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages and experience building and operating web applications, APIs, and services.
• Hands-on experience with system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in production environments.
• Proficiency in modern web development concepts (component-based UI, API integration, performance optimization) and backend engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods and a strong understanding of Agile delivery practices.
• Proficient in all aspects of the SDLC, including secure development practices.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines such as application resiliency, reliability, and security.
• Strong communication skills and ability to drive outcomes with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and troubleshoot full-stack software solutions, applying creative approaches to solve complex technical problems
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• 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.
• Build and maintain secure, high-quality production code across frontend and backend; review, debug, and provide technical guidance on code written by others
• Lead system and application design for complex initiatives; produce and maintain architecture/design artifacts and ensure alignment through the SDLC
• Develop and operate scalable APIs and services, and build responsive, accessible user experiences that meet performance and usability standards
• Drive improvements in resiliency, availability, performance, and operability, including incident response, root-cause analysis, and preventative engineering
• Identify opportunities to eliminate recurring issues through automation, standardization, improved testing, and better engineering practices
• Improve developer productivity and delivery outcomes by evolving CI/CD practices, automated quality controls, and release processes
• Lead and contribute to engineering communities of practice to promote adoption of modern technologies and best practices

Skills

Frontend development

Backend development

System design

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Job description

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable fintech products across web and mobile channels. You will contribute as a core technical author and collaborator across Product, Technology, Design, and Data teams.

You will lead complex initiatives, build resilient systems, optimize performance, and advance automation practices to improve quality and speed-to-production in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment.