The Java Lead Software Engineer - Kafka role at JPMorganChase sits at the crossroads of hands-on engineering and technical leadership within the Commercial & Investment Bank. Based on-site in Tampa, FL, you will guide a talented agile team to design, build, and deliver scalable and secure technology products that drive market momentum, with a focus on Java, Kafka, and event-driven microservices. The position offers a competitive salary range and a path to shape architectural decisions while mentoring engineers across levels.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative software solutions, oversee design and troubleshooting, and tackle complex problems beyond conventional approaches.
- Lead and coach a multi-level software engineering team, promoting collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence.
- Strategize and oversee architectural design and implementation to ensure scalable, high-quality outcomes.
- Create architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring constraints are met during development.
- Analyze large, diverse data sets to produce visualizations and reporting that inform continuous application improvements.
- Identify opportunities to automate recurring remediation tasks to enhance operational stability.
- Direct evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectures and their applicability.
- Lead communities of practice to promote awareness and adoption of new and leading-edge technologies.
- Champion enterprise-approved AI assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes, while establishing validation standards and encouraging reuse of effective patterns.
- Apply SDLC toolchain knowledge, including AI assisted development and automation, to maximize automation value.
- Foster a team culture anchored in diversity, inclusion, and respect.
Requirements
- Formal training or certification in Software Engineering with 5+ years of practical experience.
- Proven track record leading effective use of approved AI assisted development tools, with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
- Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling, resiliency, and security considerations; experience coaching teams on safe adoption.
- Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability.
- Full proficiency across the Software Development Life Cycle and advanced knowledge of agile practices such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
- Expertise in software disciplines such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile as applicable.
- Ability to independently solve design and functionality challenges with minimal oversight.
- Strong Java, REST, and microservices skills with experience building event-driven microservices and Kafka streaming.
- Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and cloud environments (public or private).
- Demonstrated success in providing end-user support with solid problem-solving abilities.
Technologies
- Java, REST, Microservices
- Kafka, Spring Framework, Spring Boot
- Docker, Kubernetes, ECS
- Python, Copilot
- Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ
- Relational databases, NoSQL databases
- Cloud infrastructure, both public and private
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care coverage
- On-site health and wellness centers
- Retirement savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental health support
- Financial coaching
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to AI using Python and Copilot in IDEs such as VS Code or IntelliJ
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
- Familiarity with messaging systems, particularly Kafka
- Understanding of relational and NoSQL databases
About Us
JPMorganChase is a long-standing financial institution delivering innovative solutions to consumers, small businesses, and a broad roster of corporate and government clients across J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. With a history spanning more than two centuries, the company remains a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management.
The organization offers a competitive total rewards package, including base salary determined by role, experience, and location, with potential commission or discretionary incentive compensation for eligible roles. A broad set of benefits and programs is available to meet employee needs, subject to eligibility.
JPMorganChase is committed to equal opportunity and values diversity and inclusion. The company does not discriminate on protected attributes such as race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.
About the Team
The Commercial & Investment Bank at J.P. Morgan operates as a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments. Clients worldwide rely on the bank for strategic advice, capital formation, risk management, and liquidity solutions in more than 100 countries.
