Senior Java Distributed Systems Engineer - Cloud Backend

Testing Site - JPMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable backend systems within the Consumer and Community Bank. You will contribute technically across cloud-native architectures, focusing on secure production-grade Java applications and Spring Boot microservices.

The role emphasizes automation, CI/CD, and operational stability, with opportunities to lead architectural discussions, mentor teams, and drive best practices.

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.
• Advanced in Java programming language.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI/ML, mobile).
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Practical AWS experience.

Responsibilities

• Executes innovative software solutions and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues to improve stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new technologies.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Java

Distributed Systems

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Cloud

Kubernetes

AWS

Security

Agile

SDLC

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Spring Boot

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable backend systems within the Consumer and Community Bank. You will contribute technically across cloud-native architectures, focusing on secure production-grade Java applications and Spring Boot microservices.

The role emphasizes automation, CI/CD, and operational stability, with opportunities to lead architectural discussions, mentor teams, and drive best practices.