Sr Lead Software Engineer - Java, React & AI

JPMorgan Chase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase seeks a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Columbus to drive secure, scalable software across Java/Spring and React stacks. Expect hands-on coding, leadership of agile teams, and governance of AI-assisted tooling to enhance quality and delivery timelines.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted coding, strong API design, and cloud/containerization with Docker and Kubernetes in a security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• 10+ years of Java full-stack development with 3+ yrs of proven technical leadership.
• Expert-level RESTful API design and Java 11+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA.

Responsibilities

• Regularly provides technical guidance to business and teams including contractors and vendors.
• Develops secure, high-quality production code and reviews code written by others.
• Drives AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and automation.

Skills

Java full-stack development

Technical leadership

RESTful APIs

React frontend

Cloud platforms

AI-assisted dev tools

Secure coding

Prompt engineering

Education

Formal software engineering training

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate/JPA

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Sr Lead Software Engineer - Java, React & AI

OH, United States

Job Information

• Job Identification 210785243

• Job Category Software Engineering

• Business Unit Corporate Sector

• Posting Date 09/14/2026, 06:26 PM

• Locations 1111 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH, 43240, US

• Job Schedule Full time

• Job Shift Day

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 JPMorganChase within the Infrastructure Platform, 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.

Job responsibilities

• Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors

• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others

• Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.

• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.

• Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle

• Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies

• Adds to the 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

• 10+ years of Java full-stack development experience with 3+ yrs of proven track record of technical leadership

• Expert-level proficiency in RESTful API design and implementation Java 11+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA

• Strong front-end development skills in React and Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (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 senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.

• Proficiency in AI-assisted coding using tools such as GitHub Copilot, or similar AI pair-programming assistants and Ability to evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated code for quality, security, and performance

• Strong prompt engineering skills with the ability to craft effective prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate accurate, efficient, and secure code

• Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate development workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance team productivity

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities

• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

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 (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs) for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.