Lead Software Engineer- Java or Python

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Java or Python to join the Consumer and Community Banking group in New York, onsite. This role centers on delivering secure, scalable technology products as a core technical contributor on an agile team, while guiding architectural evaluations and communities of practice. The position offers a salary range of USD 152,000 to 215,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Develops creative software solutions, covering design, development, and technical troubleshooting, with the ability to tackle nonroutine challenges to build effective systems.
• Creates user interfaces and interactive features for web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Produces secure, high‑quality production code and participates in code reviews, debugging code written by teammates.
• Identifies opportunities to automate recurring remediation tasks to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability within existing information architecture.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new and leading‑edge technologies.
• Contributes to a team culture built on diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification in software engineering with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands‑on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Experience building microservices with Java, Spring Boot, and Python.
• Experience with cloud technologies, distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and web technologies.
• Hands‑on experience designing enterprise‑scale, high‑volume data processing applications using SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of RESTful Web Services and WebSockets/JSON.
• Agile development experience with SCRUM or similar methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in front‑end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back‑end languages (Java, Spring, Python) with practical cloud‑native experience.
• Proficiency across the Software Development Life Cycle and experience with automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of agile practices including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Demonstrated competence in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile technologies.

Technologies

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Python
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• React Context API
• Axios
• Jest
• Cypress
• Typescript
• Webpack
• React Query
• RESTful APIs
• RESTful Web Services
• WebSockets
• JSON
• SQL
• NoSQL
• AWS
• Splunk
• Grafana
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning

Benefits

• Salary determined by role, experience, skills, and location.
• Eligibility for commission-based pay or discretionary incentive compensation.
• Health care coverage provided.
• On‑site health and wellness facilities.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare support.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Mental health resources and support.
• Financial coaching services.