Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java, Webflux, API

JPMorganChase; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Commission-based pay

Broad benefits program

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Chicago is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to enhance and deliver reliable technology products. This role involves leading scrum teams, ensuring high-quality production code, and implementing essential technology solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, expertise in Java Spring Boot, and familiarity with reactive programming. A competitive rewards package is included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Advanced knowledge in Java on Spring Boot and WebFlux.
• Experience in delivering system design, application development, and operational stability.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure high-quality production code; lead programming efforts.
• Manage delivery for two scrum teams; lead hands-on coding.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve software stability.

Skills

Java on Spring Boot

Reactive programming technology WebFlux

Software Development Life Cycle

Agile methodologies

High throughput, low latency systems

Education

Formal software engineering training or certification

Tools

Cockroach

Cassandra

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank's Payments Technology group, you play a vital role in an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering reliable, market‑leading technology products with a focus on security, stability, and scalability. As a key technical contributor, you are tasked with implementing essential technology solutions across diverse technical domains, supporting various business functions to achieve the firm's strategic goals.

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
• Manage the delivery for two scrum teams
• Be a hands‑on coding tech lead minimum 50% of the time
• Develop 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

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Advanced knowledge in Java on Spring Boot programming language
• Must have advanced knowledge in reactive programming technology WebFlux
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle, software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
• 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, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Hands on experience working with high throughput, low latency distributed systems ensuring efficient communication and integration between different systems
• Proven record of providing end‑user support with excellent problem‑solving abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Java Development
• On‑prem and/or public cloud knowledge is a bonus
• Cockroach or Cassandra database knowledge is a bonus

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including base salary, commission‑based pay, discretionary incentive compensation, and a broad benefits program.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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.