Lead Software Engineer - Java

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 within the Commercial & Investment Bank's Payments Technology team, you will be an integral part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a core technical contributor, you will drive critical technology solutions across multiple technical domains, supporting the firm's business objectives.
Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot creative software solutions, thinking beyond conventional approaches to solve complex technical problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code; review and debug code written by others.
• Modernize legacy systems to cloud-native architectures.
• Identify opportunities to automate or remediate recurring issues, improving operational stability of applications and systems.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials.
• Champion communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies.
• Foster a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, J2EE, and RESTful/GraphQL web services for enterprise-scale application development.
• Experience with event streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka and Apache Flink.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, DynamoDB) and relational databases.
• Experience in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within Agile methodology.
• Advanced understanding of agile practices, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain software applications in technical disciplines such as cloud, artificial intelligence, or machine learning.
• Practical experience with cloud-native architectures and deployments.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience designing and optimizing large-scale, distributed systems.
• AWS Developer or Architect Certifications.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

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.