The Lead Software Engineer leads full-stack design and implementation, mentors software engineers, drives technical decisions, and manages project timelines while collaborating with various teams.
Job Description
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase with in the Consumer & Community Banking 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Preferred Qualifications
About Us
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase with in the Consumer & Community Banking 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable full stack solutions.
- Oversee and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
- Set coding standards, best practices, and ensure adherence to quality and security guidelines.
- Drive technical decision-making and provide guidance on technology selection and system design.
- Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation for engineering initiatives.
- Champion Agile methodologies and promote efficient development processes.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization.
- Communicate technical concepts and project status to senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, with significant full stack expertise.
- Proven experience in a technical leadership roles.
- Deep proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Strong experience with back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, .NET).
- Expertise in designing and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
- Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
- Knowledge of security and compliance best practices.
- Track record of driving innovation and process improvements.
- Experience with distributed systems and high-availability architectures.
About Us
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
Top Skills
.Net
Angular
AWS
Azure
CSS
Docker
GCP
HTML
Java
JavaScript
Kubernetes
MongoDB
MySQL
Node.js
Postgres
Python
React
Vue
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