Senior Lead Software Engineer - Payments Tech / Java

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 171,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to be part of an agile team in Jersey City. You will enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products, manage stakeholder relationships, and guide a team of software engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience in Java, Spring Framework, and agile methodologies. This position also offers a competitive salary package and a range of benefits, underlining the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering, including coaching and mentoring.
• Hands-on experience working with distributed systems ensuring efficient communication.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and perform code reviews.
• Develop secure high-quality production code and debug others’ code.
• Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Java

Spring / SpringBoot Framework

Microservices

Continuous delivery methods

Agile methodologies

Financial services industry knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Reactive programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

Senior Lead Software Engineer - Payments Tech / Java

Jersey City, NJ, United States

Base Pay: $171,000.00–$260,000.00

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 the Commercial & Investment Bank, Payment Services technology team, 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. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem‑solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

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
• Develops secure high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Requires 50% of the time being hands on performing code reviews or developing new code
• 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
• Provides guidance to immediate team of software engineers on daily tasks and activities
• Sets the overall guidance and expectations for team output, practices, and collaboration
• Manages stakeholder relationships and the team’s work in accordance with compliance standards, service level agreements, and business requirements

Manage and grow the careers of software engineers

Required Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience. In addition, demonstrated coaching and mentoring experience
• Must have development experience in Java, Spring / SpringBoot Framework and Microservices
• Experience leading and managing software engineering teams, with a focus on individual growth and overall team performance.
• Proficient 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 and Practical cloud native experience
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and expertise in technology disciplines
• Very good understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical cloud native experience
• Reactive programming

About Us

JPMorgan Chase, 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.