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Lead Software Engineer - Backend/Java/Cloud

JPMorganChase
Jersey City, NJ $152k - $215k/yr Full time Posted 2mo ago
Backend Developer Senior APIs Cassandra Cloud Cloud Operations Cloud Technology Dashboards Database DevOps Engineering Grafana Java Java Language Kafka Software Development Software Engineering Spring Boot Spring Framework Stream Processing Technical Lead
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Job Description

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to steer backend Java and cloud initiatives within the Consumer & Community Banking division. This onsite role in Jersey City places you as a core technical contributor on an agile team, building secure, scalable solutions that align with the firm’s strategic objectives. The position offers a compensation range of USD 152,000 to 215,000 per year.

Responsibilities

  • Develops innovative software solutions, handles design and debugging, and approaches problems beyond routine methods to create robust outcomes.
  • Writes secure, high-quality production code and reviews code written by teammates.
  • Identifies opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues to enhance overall operational stability.
  • Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and applicability within existing systems and information architecture.
  • Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies.

Requirements

  • More than 5 years of Java development experience.
  • Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
  • Strong proficiency with REST APIs.
  • Experience with Apache Kafka.
  • Advanced understanding of multi-region deployments.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Artificial Intelligence tools such as Co-Pilot and large language models (LLMs).
  • Deep knowledge of the financial services industry and its IT systems.
  • Cloud infrastructure experience.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures.

Technologies

  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • REST API
  • Kafka
  • Co-Pilot
  • LLM
  • AWS
  • Terraform
  • Cassandra
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care coverage
  • On-site health and wellness centers
  • A retirement savings plan
  • Backup childcare
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health support
  • Financial coaching

About the Company

Chase is a leading financial services firm serving a broad base of households and small businesses with a wide range of products. Its mission emphasizes building lasting relationships by placing customers at the center of every action, while also supporting small businesses, nonprofits, and cities with financial solutions.

About the Team

The Consumer & Community Banking division serves Chase customers with services including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans, and payment processing. The team is recognized for leading U.S. credit card sales and deposit growth, delivering widely used digital solutions, and achieving top customer satisfaction.

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