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JPMorganChase · 6 hours ago

Lead Software Engineer - Java/Cloud

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers and businesses. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for owning the technical strategy for mission-critical applications, leading a team of engineers, and driving the design and implementation of high-performance backend services.

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Responsibilities

Own the technical strategy and architecture for mission-critical applications, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
Drive the design and implementation of high-performance backend services using Java and cloud-native technologies
Champion the development of highly resilient, share-nothing, multi-region architectures to achieve fault tolerance, high availability, and disaster recovery
Set and enforce standards for API design and development (REST/gRPC), including best practices for versioning, documentation, and error handling to ensure robust, secure, and scalable interfaces
Guide the integration and management of service registries for dynamic service discovery and orchestration in micro services environments
Promote the creation of custom frameworks and reusable components to accelerate development and maintain consistency
Foster Agile, self-managing team practices, driving continuous improvement in processes, tools, and standards
Manage project delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction while identifying and mitigating technical risks
Represent the engineering team in strategic discussions, influencing technology decisions and roadmap planning

Qualification

JavaCloud-native technologiesKubernetesAPI designReactSpring BootKafkaOracleAgile methodologiesStakeholder managementLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Formal training or certification on Software Engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
Experience as technical lead with Java, React, Spring boot, Kafka, and Oracle
Experience within a Banking and/or Payments environment; In depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
Proven leadership in Kubernetes and cloud-native application development
Strong background in RESTful and gRPC API design and implementation and demonstrated experience with API best practices and service registry concepts
Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., Cloud, AI/ML, mobile, etc.)
Track record of designing highly resilient, share-nothing, multi-region architectures
Ability to architect and promote custom frameworks and reusable components
Advanced understanding of Agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security; Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
Experience leading Agile, self-managing teams
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in senior leadership or engineering management roles
Experience working with Cloud Foundry, Jenkins, and/or Docker

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

JPMorganChase

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With a history tracing its roots to 1799 in New York City, JPMorganChase is one of the world's oldest, largest, and best-known financial institutions—carrying forth the innovative spirit of our heritage firms in global operations across 100 markets.

H1B Sponsorship

JPMorganChase has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3471)
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2023 (3395)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1998-02-01IPO

Leadership Team

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Allison Beer
CEO of Card Services and Connected Commerce
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Dan Mendelson
CEO, Morgan Health
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