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Lead Software Engineer- Java or Python

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Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
Senior level
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
Senior level
Lead an agile team to design, build, and deliver secure, scalable web and backend systems. Develop production-quality code, architect microservices (Java/Python/Spring Boot), implement cloud-native and data processing solutions, improve operational stability, mentor engineers, evaluate vendors, and promote engineering best practices and new technologies.
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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer and Community Banking, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of 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​

  • Creating user interfaces and interactive features for web applications using languages and frameworks like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.​

  • Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others​

  • 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 system design, application development, testing, and operational stability​

  • Experience in software development of Micro services with Java, Spring Boot, Python​

  • Experience with cloud technologies and distributed systems, RESTful APIs and web technologies​

  • Hands-on experience designing and building enterprise-scale, high-volume data processing applications using SQL and NoSQL databases.​

  • Knowledge of Restful Web Services, WebSockets/JSON​

  • Agile Development experience with SCRUM or similar methodologies​

  • Advanced Proficiency in front-end languages (e.g.HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end languages (e.g., Java, Spring, Python etc.) and practical cloud native experience.

  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle​ and proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods

  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security​

  • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)​

     

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Experience managing projects end-to-end, from requirements scoping to successful launch.​

  • Completed AWS Developer or Solution Architect Certification​

  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems​

  • Proficiency in javascript including ES6 features​

  • Experience with React Context API, Axios for API integration, Jest, Cypress, Typescript, Webpack, React query, and HTML/CSS.​

  • Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning tools and framework in development.​

  • Observability and production management tools (ex. Splunk / Dynatrace / Grafana)

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the TeamOur Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits.  You’ll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.
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