Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java Back Office Trading Systems

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java Back Office Trading Systems in Jersey City, NJ. You will join an agile team to design, develop and deliver secure, scalable technology solutions that power back-office trading workflows across the firm.

The role emphasizes mentoring, code quality, automated testing, and close collaboration with stakeholders during production incidents. You’ll work with Java, J2EE, microservices, Spring Boot, Oracle, Data Mesh and AWS to drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in a large corporate environment.
• Experience with Java, J2EE, microservices, Spring Boot, Oracle and AWS.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting with non-routine approaches.
• Creates secure, high-quality production code and maintains algorithms.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications.
• Gathers and analyzes data to support reporting and continuous improvement of software.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Microservices

Springboot

Oracle

Data Mesh

AWS

Job description

Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java Back Office Trading Systems

Jersey City, NJ, United States

Job Information

• Job Identification 210692655
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Business Unit Asset & Wealth Management
• Posting Date 12/17/2025, 06:21 PM
• Locations 575 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Base Pay/Salary Jersey City,NJ $150,480.00-$280,800.00

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

Job Description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer- Java back Office Trading Systems at JPMorganChase within the Asset and Wealth Management Technology Line of Business, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
• Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems.
• Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture.
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies.
• Mentors junior members in the team, providing them guidance where required and unblocking where necessary.
• Manages the stakeholders effectively ensuring they stay adequately informed during production issues.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficient in coding in Java, J2EE, Microservices, Springboot, Oracle, Data Mesh and AWS technologies.
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment.
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong experience with Back Office Trading Systems

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

Our Asset and Wealth Management division is driven by innovators like you who are driven to create technology solutions that make us work more efficiently and help our businesses grow. It’s our mission to efficiently take care of our clients’ wealth, helping them get, and remain properly invested. Our team of agile technologists thrive in a cloud-native environment that values continuous learning using a data-centric approach in developing innovative technology solutions.