Lead Software Engineer- Java & AWS

Job Description Join us and shape the future of technology at JPMorganChase. Here, you’ll have the chance to push boundaries, solve complex challenges, and make a real impact. We value your creativity, technical expertise, and passion for building solutions that matter. Experience career growth, collaboration, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Be part of a team that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Job Summary As a Lead Software Engineer in Asset & Wealth Management, you will play a key role in an agile team dedicated to delivering trusted, market-leading technology products. You will drive critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas, supporting our business objectives. You’ll collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to a culture of innovation, and help shape the future of our technology landscape. Your work will directly impact our clients and the success of our organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting to address complex challenges
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others
• Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate recurring issues to improve operational stability
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials
• Drive communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies
• Foster a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Java and SQL
• Ability to work within complex data ecosystems and large business domains
• Experience communicating and collaborating with technical and business stakeholders
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Skilled in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Demonstrated expertise in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and IT systems
• Practical cloud-native experience, ideally with AWS

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience managing or guiding junior developers
• Ability to utilize AI-native workflows for code generation
• Knowledge of Kafka and Elasticsearch

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment, we invite you to join us at JPMorganChase.

About Us J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

About The Team J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.