Chase · 2 hours ago
Sr Lead Software Engineer - Java, Kafka, AI, Securities Experience,
10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60603, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$147K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expChase is one of the oldest financial institutions, offering innovative financial solutions to a wide range of clients. They are seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to enhance and deliver technology products within their Commercial & Investment Bank technology team, focusing on US Listed Options and AI-based solutions while providing strategic leadership and technical expertise.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provide vision and direction for engineering teams responsible for US Listed Options platforms, driving transformation and technical excellence
Actively participate in the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical applications and systems. Lead by example in coding, architecture, and solution delivery, ensuring best practices and high standards are maintained
Lead the migration and modernization of legacy systems, championing adoption of cloud-native architectures, event-driven technologies (Java, Spring, AWS, Kafka, Python, SQL/NoSQL, Apache Spark, containerization), and AI-based solutions
Drive the adoption and integration of AI technologies to enhance platform capabilities, accelerate project delivery, and support business objectives
Serve as a subject matter expert in US Listed Options clearance, securities processing, and financial services, ensuring solutions meet evolving business and operational requirements
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, operations, and vendor partners to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions
Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards
Ensure ongoing support for deployed applications, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues to maintain system stability and performance
Ensure all platforms and solutions adhere to regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements
Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and service level agreements
Qualification
Required
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
Hands on experience in software engineering, with experience as a senior leadership role. Deep background in securities processing and financial services
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced in one or more programming language(s) such as Java and Python and Spring Framework
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka, MQ
Practical cloud native experience such as AWS
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Kubernetes and Docker
Experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices
Experience with AI-based development, including integrating machine learning models and AI-driven solutions into enterprise platforms
Preferred
Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
Experience in US Listed Options
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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