Senior Lead Java Software Engineer and Architect
Are you ready to shape the future of technology in a dynamic, collaborative environment? Join us and make a direct impact by designing and building robust solutions for transactional and analytics workloads. You'll work closely with talented colleagues and senior stakeholders, advancing your skills and career. We value your hands-on expertise and offer opportunities for growth, mentorship, and technical leadership. Discover how you can push boundaries and deliver excellence with us.
Job Summary:
As a Java Senior Lead Software Engineer and Architect in the Wholesale Credit Risk Core Architecture/Engineering team, you will design, code, and architect scalable solutions in a hybrid cloud environment. You will collaborate with development leads and senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality technology products. Your role involves hands-on technical leadership, driving innovation, and ensuring secure, stable, and efficient deployments. You'll be part of an agile team that values collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibilities:
- Architect, design, and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions for transactional, analytics, and rapid application development workloads
- Write and review high-quality code, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards
- Collaborate with development leads and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to drive technical excellence
- Present technical concepts and project updates to senior stakeholders
- Prioritize tasks effectively, balancing urgent needs with strategic progress
- Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and helpful environment
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Proven experience in hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud)
- Strong coding skills in Java, Python, React, or similar languages
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and analytics platforms
- Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and modern software engineering practices
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with development leads and senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience with Spring Boot and Kubernetes-based platforms
- Familiarity with build server deployment processes in hybrid cloud environments
- Strong mentoring and team development skills
- Ability to assess risk and make decisions with a holistic perspective
- Action-oriented, decisive, and systematic in driving results
ABOUT US
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
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