Senior Lead Software Engineer - API Marketplace

Fairygodboss; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer within the Consumer and Community Banking API Marketplace to drive the delivery of trusted, market-leading technology products. You will guide teams, influence design decisions, and contribute across the SDLC while mentoring junior developers.

Expect to work on secure, production-grade code using TypeScript, React, Java, and cloud-native stacks (AWS/GCP).

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and React.
• Advanced skills in Java 8+ for distributed application development, REST, microservices, and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications (AWS, GCP).
• Strong experience with modern SDLC practices including CI/CD and TDD.
• Familiarity with design systems and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular technical guidance to business partners, technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and respect within the team.
• Influence peers and stakeholders to adopt innovative, leading-edge technologies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technical domains and contribute to firmwide standards.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review code written by others.
• Drive decisions that shape product design, functionality, and operations.
• Mentor and coach junior developers, participating in code reviews to promote growth.
• Iterate rapidly on design and implementation amid ambiguity.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Java 8+

REST

Microservices

Spring Boot

AWS

GCP

SDLC

Git

CI/CD

Code Review

Tools

Maven

Jenkins

React Query

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.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Consumer and Community Banking's (CCB) API Marketplace, you will play a key role in an agile team dedicated to building, enhancing, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products. You will leverage your deep technical expertise and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges across multiple technologies and applications, driving significant business impact through your contributions.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide regular technical guidance and direction to business partners, technical teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and respect within the team.
• Influence peers and stakeholders to adopt innovative, leading-edge technologies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technical domains, contributing to firmwide frameworks and best practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review/debug code written by others.
• Drive decisions that shape product design, application functionality, and technical operations.
• Mentor and coach junior developers, actively participating in code reviews to promote growth and knowledge sharing.
• Rapidly iterate on design and implementation, even in the face of ambiguous requirements.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and React.
• Advanced skills in one or more programming languages, including Java 8+ for distributed application development, REST, microservices, and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications (e.g., AWS, GCP, private cloud).
• Experience with modern SDLC practices such as Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Deployment.
• Experience with design systems and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Zustand, Redux, Context API).
• Knowledge with build automation tools such as Maven.
• Knowledge configuring Continuous Integration pipelines in Jenkins.
• Knowledge with frameworks like React Query.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and tools.

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.