Senior Java Backend Lead - AI-Driven Cloud-Native Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City seeks a seasoned software engineer to design, build, and deliver secure, scalable applications.

You will apply AI-assisted development practices, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures across the SDLC, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and performance. Leverage 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS to drive secure coding, code reviews, and operational stability while mentoring engineers in responsible AI

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and cloud-native applications.
• Experience leading the use of AI-assisted software development tools with validation of outputs.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions and troubleshooting, thinking beyond routine approaches.
• Develops secure, high-quality production code and reviews others' code.
• Drives enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality, speed, and outcomes with validated standards.
• Applies SDLC tools, including AI-assisted development, to improve automation value.
• Identifies opportunities to automate recurring issues for stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and teams to assess architecture and fit within existing systems.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

Cloud-native

AI-assisted development

Secure coding

CI/CD

Agile

Financial services

Leadership

Education

Formal software engineering training/certification

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City seeks a seasoned software engineer to design, build, and deliver secure, scalable applications.

You will apply AI-assisted development practices, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures across the SDLC, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and performance. Leverage 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS to drive secure coding, code reviews, and operational stability while mentoring engineers in responsible AI