Chase · 2 days ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java Backend
575 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $260K/yr
5+ years expJPMorgan Chase is one of the oldest financial institutions, offering innovative financial solutions. They are seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to lead software development in the Asset and Wealth Management Team, focusing on architecting and implementing cloud-native Java solutions.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Partner with the lead on end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) for front-office financial applications
Architect, design, and implement large-scale, cloud-native Java solutions
Collaborate with business stakeholders, Portfolio Managers, and Research Analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions
Ensure code quality, security, and compliance with JPMC standards
Mentor and guide junior engineers; foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Drive adoption of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices across the team
Oversee application deployment, integration, and ongoing support in a full DevOps model
Qualification
Required
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Expert in Java (preferably Java 11+), Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and enterprise design patterns
Strong experience with messaging/event-driven architectures (MQ/JMS, Kafka preferred)
Proficient in SQL/NoSQL databases (Microsoft SQL, PL/SQL)
Hands-on experience with unit and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
Deep understanding of Java concurrency and thread-safe programming
Familiarity with modern infrastructure (cloud, virtualization, object stores)
Skilled in DevOps tools and processes (GIT/Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, Sonar)
Experience implementing security and integration frameworks
Agile development experience in fast-paced environments
Preferred
Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
Exposure to cloud technologies
Knowledge and interest in the financial industry
Experience with job scheduling tools and CI/CD integration
Benefits
Comprehensive health care coverage
On-site health and wellness centers
A retirement savings plan
Backup childcare
Tuition reimbursement
Mental health support
Financial coaching
Company
Chase
Chase provides broad range of financial services. It is a sub-organization of JP Morgan Chase.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike McDonnell
Managing Director, Head of Chase Travel Platform Product
Nicole Sanchez
Managing Director, Consumer Bank, GM and Product Executive, Growth Financial Products
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