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Lead Software Engineer Back End Java or Python

JPMorgan Chase
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

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As a Lead Software Engineer Back End Java or Python at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer and Community Banking, 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.

Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits.  You’ll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.

Job responsibilities

 

  • Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
  • Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
  • Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
  • Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
  • Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
  • Adds to 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
  • Experience in backend software development with Java and/or Python.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
  • Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

 

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