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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 Corporate Technology Office, you will lead a technical area and drive impact across teams, technologies, and projects spanning multiple departments. You will leverage your deep expertise in software engineering, applications, technical processes, and product management to deliver complex projects and initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
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
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
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 Corporate Technology Office, you will lead a technical area and drive impact across teams, technologies, and projects spanning multiple departments. You will leverage your deep expertise in software engineering, applications, technical processes, and product management to deliver complex projects and initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead technology implementations for the modernization and integration of existing applications into in-house strategic builds, replacing vendor solutions.
- Deliver technical solutions that can be leveraged across multiple businesses and domains.
- Influence peer leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of strategic, high-volume, high-resilience data processing systems for surveillance and retention.
- Collaborate as part of a global technology organization spanning the US and APAC, providing end-to-end design, build, and delivery.
- Ensure adherence to team and organizational standards, focusing on continuous improvement and sustained delivery.
- Employ simple design and pragmatic implementation techniques to maximize business value.
- Pair program with team members to build high-quality solutions.
- Demonstrate passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning and adoption of new technologies and practices.
- Mentor junior team members to advance their technical and professional skills, while actively seeking opportunities to learn and grow.
- Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5 years of applied experience.
- Strong software engineering background with a solid understanding of design patterns, cloud-native microservices architecture, and engineering best practices.
- Proficient in Java, Python, Spring Boot, and Oracle, with a good understanding of Maven build tooling.
- Experience collaborating with data scientists, product managers, and business stakeholders to identify AI-driven business opportunities.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (including EMR, OpenSearch, AWS Bedrock, EKS, and ECS).
- Experience with data platforms hosted on Databricks, implementing AI/ML solutions using Claude and DBx Vector search.
- Proficient with relational databases (Postgres, Oracle, Aurora, etc.).
- Practical experience with unit testing tools such as JUnit or Mockito.
- Experience with OpenSearch or ElasticSearch for search and analytics capabilities.
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks, Vector DB, OpenSearch, LLMs, and cloud-based AI services (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML).
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Proficient in SQL, preferably across multiple databases.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Cortex, Kibana, Datadog, and Cloudwatch.
- Familiarity with package management and artifact repositories (NuGet, JFrog Artifactory).
- Experience with modern UI technologies such as Angular or React is a plus.
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
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.