Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack Java Developer

Job Description
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology team, you will be a key member of an agile team, responsible for designing and delivering market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. This role offers an exciting opportunity to convert business concepts into user-friendly web application features that resonate with our users. Your innovative thinking and technical expertise will aid us in delivering engaging digital experiences and modernizing our in-house web applications.
Job responsibilities

• Senior Hands-on Lead Engineer who can drive technology solutions for solving complex business & engineering problems.
• Design, implement and maintain high quality code for web-based applications (front-end/back-end) , ensuring scalability, security, resiliency and seamless integration with other in-house platforms.
• Coach junior developers, participate in engaging code-reviews and ensure best engineering practices are followed through implementing necessary governance and controls.
• Define and implement the technical architecture and infrastructure strategy.
• Support continuous improvement, investigating alternatives and technologies, and presenting for architectural review.
• Must also be able to effectively communicate the project status at various points of the development process to stakeholders and upper management.
• Need to be good team player to collaborate technical design idea across different geographies.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and current application users to translate concepts into technical designs.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• 6+ years' experience in full-stack Java web application development.
• Strong Java/ J2EE design, coding, testing, and debugging skills.
• Expertise with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Sprint Batch/Security, Hibernate and REST services.
• Expertise with Web UI skills (ReactJS/JQuery/JavaScript/HTML/CSS) - with proven experience in ReactJS particularly.
• Expertise with traditional RDMS SQL Databases.
• Hands on experience developing and deploying applications (Microservices) to the cloud / Kubernetes platforms.
• Experience with Agile and TDD development methodologies.
• Experience in DevOps / SRE setup - build, deployment, integration, code management and similar tools like Jenkins, Maven, automated deployment etc.
• A natural go-getter with a proactive attitude, ready to tackle challenges and drive projects forward.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and collaborate effectively with a globally located team.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Excellent understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices in usability (e.g. SALT design system).
• Experience and good understanding of JavaScript testing frameworks (e.g., JEST, Vitest, Playwright, etc.).
• Exposure to public cloud technologies (AWS, DBX).

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
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.