Senior Lead Software Engineer - Performance / Systems

Testing Site - JPMC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Plano, TX seeks a Senior Lead Software Engineer - Performance / Systems Engineer to design and drive performance strategies for scalable, secure software solutions. You will run performance tests, optimize cloud deployments, and implement automated deployments in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The role focuses on real-time monitoring, REST API design, and cross-team collaboration to ensure high-quality, resilient systems across the organization.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with performance testing/monitoring tools (JMeter, BlazeMeter, Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace).
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and shell scripting.
• Designing REST APIs per Open API Standards; cloud technologies and microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Travis; knowledge of accessibility and security compliance.
• Strong collaboration and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute performance test plans to ensure scalable, reliable applications.
• Collaborate with development and operations to optimize performance and real-time monitoring.
• Manage containerized apps using Kubernetes/OpenShift in cloud environments and automate testing tasks.
• Design and implement REST APIs with Open API Standards; leverage microservices for performance.
• Implement deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Travis; ensure security/compliance.
• Manage authentication/authorization across systems and implement automated tests for quality.
• Apply Agile methodologies to drive performance projects and continuous improvements.
• Contribute to communities of practice and explore new technologies.

Skills

Performance testing

Monitoring

Cloud computing

Kubernetes/OpenShift

REST APIs

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

JMeter

BlazeMeter

Grafana

Prometheus

Dynatrace

Jenkins

Travis

OpenShift

AWS

Job description

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer - Performance / Systems Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology - Compliance Technology team, youare 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute performance test plans and strategies to ensure applications are scalable and reliable, utilizing tools like JMeter, Grafana, and Prometheus to identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize application performance and resource utilization, implementing solutions for real-time performance monitoring
• Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and OpenShift to ensure optimal performance in cloud environments, developing shell scripts to automate testing and monitoring tasks
• Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement REST APIs, ensuring compliance with Open API Standards, while leveraging cloud tools and microservices architecture to enhance performance and scalability
• Implement deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Travis, ensuring accessibility and security compliance across all systems and applications
• Manage user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, developing automated testing platforms and unit tests to ensure code quality and performance
• Apply Agile methodologies to effectively manage and deliver performance engineering projects, proactively identifying hidden problems and patterns in data to drive improvements in coding hygiene and system architecture
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and participate in events exploring new and emerging technologies
• Foster a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments, ensuring the successful delivery of high‑quality software solutions

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience. In addition, 2+ years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with experience in performance engineering or a similar role
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and proficiency in performance testing and monitoring tools like JMeter, Blaze meter, Grafana, Prometheus, and Dynatrace
• Experience with AWS/cloud computing, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and shell scripting
• Skilled in designing and implementing REST APIs, ensuring compliance with Open API Standards, and knowledgeable in cloud technologies and microservices architecture
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Travis, and understanding of accessibility and security compliance.
• Proficient in managing user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams, contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in financial services or a related industry
• Certifications in performance testing or cloud technologies
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies.
• Exposure to cloud technologies (i.e., AWS)
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within disciplines such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mobile
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices, with overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle