Senior Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack Java

Fairygodboss; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer within the Digital & Platform Services group to drive design, development, and delivery of trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, scalable way.

The role emphasizes leadership in architectural decisions, high-quality production code, and collaboration with a broad set of stakeholders. As a core technical contributor, you will guide teams, implement AI-assisted engineering practices, and ensure strong security and

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• 5+ years applied experience in software engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of Java Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Strong SQL and noSQL knowledge.
• Experience with agile methodologies (CI/CD, security, resiliency).
• Experience leading AI-assisted development tooling adoption.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions and troubleshooting across multiple areas.
• Researches business requirements and develops tools to solve problems.
• Delivers secure high-quality production code and reviews others' code.
• Improves operational stability by automating remediation of recurring issues.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams on architecture.
• Leads communities of practice to spread new technologies across engineering teams.
• Promotes diversity and inclusive culture within the team.
• Drives adoption of enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices with validation standards.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Java Core Microservices

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Secure coding

AI-assisted development tools

Operational stability

Financial services domain knowledge

AI validation of outputs

Team leadership

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Kafka

REST API Messaging Services

Job description

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank's Digital & Platform Services group, you are 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Research business requirements and develop tools to solve the business' problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• 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.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Advanced in coding Java Spring Boot and Java Core Microservices Architecture
• Experienced in researching business requirements and developing a tool to solve the business' problems
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and noSQL Databases
• Advanced knowledge of Kafka or restAPI Messaging Services
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (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 engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 10+ years of experience
• AWS knowledge
• Experience in developing operation tooling / automation applications
• Recent experience in banking or financial services industry

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.