Lead Software Engineer (Java & AWS)

Lead Software Engineer - Java & AWS

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 Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking Technology 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

• Develop, and implement Java-based backend systems to support high-volume transaction processing.
• Using AWS services, including AWS Postgres and AWS EC2, to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement solution architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
• Utilize AI coding tools, such as Co-Pilot and/or Claude Code, to enhance development efficiency and code quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development practices, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the platform, adhering to Community Banking’s standards and regulatory requirements.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years or more applied experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Java backend development, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with AWS services  AWS Aurora Postgres, AWS ECS Fargate, and AWS Glue w/Airflow.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in connected commerce.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Cloud certification in  AWS.
• Knowledge of AI coding tools is highly desirable.
• Experience with site reliability engineering,  Application Performance Monitoring Tools (i.e. DynaTrace, Splunk and Grafana),  and observability protocols (i.e. Open Telemetry).
• Experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, and reliability engineering for high-throughput services.
• Familiarity with Python.

 

Experience Level

Senior Level