Lead SDET - Automation and Resiliency Testing - Lead Software Engineer

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 Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Banking - Payments Technology team, you are the foremost SDET in a team of talented SDETs. You will set the standard in providing technical solutions around automation frameworks, create best-in-class Test Automation practices, and take responsibility for resiliency testing to ensure systems are robust, reliable, and capable of recovering from failures efficiently.
Job Responsibilities

• Leads, designs, and implements proof of concepts while providing appropriate technical guidance to the wider team as needed in defining technical and automation approaches.
• Applies test engineering methodologies, test-driven development, Agile software delivery, and operates in product-based delivery squads.
• Requires expertise in cloud-native, loosely coupled, micro services-based platforms, and related tools and best practices for automation to layout the automation approach that enables squad independence and agility without compromising reliability of delivery.
• Leads test engineering activities for large and complex payments landscape, with required Payments Domain knowledge.
• Operates with an automation-first mindset to enable and enhance Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery capabilities.
• Operates as an SDET and enhances the level of automation to ensure faster turn-around of testing initiatives.
• Participates in various POCs (Proof of Concept) to keep the automation framework and technology relevant and current to product offerings.
• Collaborates effectively with software engineers, product owners, test engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure quality of product delivery.
• Defines, automates, and validates test cases to ensure requirements are met across all layers of the technology stack - UI/API/Services.
• Takes responsibility for resiliency testing to ensure systems are robust, reliable, and capable of recovering from failures efficiently.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering testing concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Experience in software engineering or Quality Engineering roles in high volume, highly available, and scalable systems.
• Experience in a Test Engineering role for UI and backend applications with a focus on API-based platforms.
• Experience in API-based systems & automated validation along with good analytical skills and strong hands-on programming experience.
• Experience with Test Engineering concepts, methodologies, and ability to apply them as appropriate to the SDLC.
• Object-Oriented Design & Programming expertise is required to ensure design, implementation, and maintainability of appropriate test frameworks and automation.
• Experience with GKP / AWS platform & related technologies.
• Experience with backend applications, corresponding API platform-related test engineering, and automation frameworks in an Agile model is required.
• Experience with testing large and complex Payments landscape.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Proven ability to conduct resiliency testing to ensure systems are robust, reliable, and capable of recovering from failures efficiently.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision on Test engineering strategy, architecture & frameworks.
• Experience presenting to technical and non-technical audiences or medium-sized groups.
• Ability to work in close interaction with developers in verification and validation of features in new and existing applications.
• Ability to communicate with product squad & partner teams, business users, product owners, and other stakeholders.
• Experience researching testing trends and self-motivated to stay current with industry best practices.
• Experience with the following tools & frameworks: Java, understanding of design patterns, Selenium, TestNG, Rest API, Cucumber, CRDB, Gen AI tools.

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
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.