Lead Software Engineer - Java, Spring, AWS

Make an impact as a leader in strategic initiative which focuses on building highly scalable and resilient applications. As a lead software engineer, you will use Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Oracle, and cloud technologies to implement the Photon microservices framework that helps implement apps using modern software architectures.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer and Community Banking team, you play a crucial role in an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering application observability technology products securely, stably, and scalably. As a core technical contributor, you are tasked with implementing critical technology solutions across multiple technical domains, supporting various business functions to achieve the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Use Java, Spring Boot, kafka, Oracle to build event driven, cloud native Microservices.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Software Engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering scalable, distributed systems, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in Java (Core & EE, Spring Framework) and able to create Java based Microservices.
• Use Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Oracle to build event driven, cloud native Microservices.
• Practical cloud native experience in AWS and AWS tools (RDS, Lambda)
• Notable experience with cloud-based data platforms and patterns for compute, storage, analytics, and data science use cases
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or React
• Strong understanding of OOP & SOA principles, design patterns, industry best practices
• Experience with event-driven architectures and tools, data mesh architecture, data ingestion pipelines, workflow orchestration, containerization.
• Ability to drive requirement refinement with product and stakeholders.

ABOUT US

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX

Job ID: JPMorgan-210658004

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-04T19:14:19