Lead Software Engineer

About the role

About The Company

J.P. Morgan is one of the oldest and most prestigious financial institutions globally, with a history spanning over 200 years. Renowned for its innovative financial solutions, J.P. Morgan serves millions of consumers, small businesses, and some of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional, and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. The firm operates across various segments including investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. Its legacy of excellence and leadership in the financial industry underscores its commitment to delivering value, stability, and innovative solutions to its clients worldwide.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to join J.P. Morgan's Digital Post Trade Technology group within the Commercial & Investment Bank. In this pivotal role, you will be a core member of an agile team dedicated to designing, developing, and enhancing trusted market-leading technology products. Your responsibilities will encompass building secure, scalable, and reliable solutions that support the firm's strategic objectives. You will play a critical role in conducting comprehensive technology solutions across multiple technical domains, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of financial technology, working on innovative projects that impact global markets and client experiences.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a formal degree or certification in software engineering or related fields, complemented by a minimum of five years of practical experience in software development. Demonstrated expertise in delivering system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability is essential. Advanced proficiency in Java, particularly with Spring Boot framework, is required, along with a strong understanding of Kafka for real-time data streaming. Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, MongoDB, or Elastiq is preferred. Candidates should have a solid grasp of agile methodologies, including continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), application resiliency, and security protocols. A proven track record of working within technical disciplines such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, or machine learning will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Design and implement innovative software solutions, ensuring high quality, security, and performance standards are met.

Develop secure, scalable production code and review code written by peers to maintain best practices and code quality.

Identify and automate the remediation of recurring issues to enhance operational stability and efficiency.

Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical capabilities, and applicability within existing systems.

Drive the adoption and awareness of emerging technologies by leading communities of practice across software engineering teams.

Foster a team culture centered on diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and mutual respect, promoting a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

J.P. Morgan offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, which is determined based on role, experience, skills, and location. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based incentives, including cash bonuses and equity awards, recognizing individual achievements. The firm provides a wide array of benefits designed to support employee well-being and development, such as extensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare services, tuition reimbursement programs, mental health support, and financial coaching. Additional benefits and programs are available to meet diverse employee needs, fostering a supportive and engaging work environment.

Equal Opportunity

J.P. Morgan is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected attribute under applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees to support their religious practices, mental health, or physical disabilities. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our success, and we strive to create a work environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.