Lead Software Engineer - AEM/Java/JavaScript

Job Description
We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Bank organization, you will play a crucial role as part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner.
Job responsibilities

• Partners with business stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and define future strategies for architecture and application development
• Collaborates with stakeholders to onboard new marketing tools, guiding them through firmwide onboarding processes to enhance user engagement
• Translates business and functional requirements into technical designs aligned with enterprise-level architecture standards
• Develops and maintains Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) components to support high-availability, high-traffic sites
• Diagnoses, debugs, and resolves technical issues related to CMS implementation and complex system integrations
• Collaborates with cross-functional technical teams on application deployment, performance optimization, monitoring, reliability, and scalability
• Design and develop reusable templates, components, and services in partnership with technology, product, and business teams
• Builds and optimizes web user interfaces using AEM and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React), ensuring cross-browser/platform compatibility and speed
• Works closely with design, business analysis, project management, and content teams to ensure technical feasibility, design quality, and timely delivery of web assets
• Supports global teams across time zones and collaborate on A/B testing, requirements definition, and cross-platform design initiatives

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
• Hands-on coding experience in Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) architecture, components, templates, and workflows
• Demonstrated knowledge of architecture and design across all systems
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• 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.)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
• Strong understanding of SEO, web analytics, and performance optimization

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 Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.