Java / AWS Services Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

39d•$152,000 - $215,000

About The Position

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Java / AWS Services Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer and Community Bank Connected Commerce Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a core technical contributor, you will be responsible for implementing critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas, supporting various business functions to achieve the firm's business objectives. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer dedicated to our backend development efforts in the Connected Commerce space. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java backend development, AWS technologies, and solution architecture, with a passion for leveraging AI coding tools to drive innovation. As part of this team, you will revolutionize the way offers are set up and distributed to web and mobile applications and develop a platform designed to handle 10k-30k transactions per second.

Requirements

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
Extensive experience with AWS services, particularly AWS Aurora Postgres, AWS ECS Fargate, and AWS Glue w/Airflow
Experience developing applications for a high transactional environment
Proven experience in Java backend development, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns and scalability
Demonstrated ability to architect and implement scalable, high-performance solutions
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically
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.)

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI coding tools, such as Windsurf
Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in connected commerce

Responsibilities

Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
Design, develop, and implement Java-based backend systems to support high-volume transaction processing
Architect and optimize solutions using AWS services, including AWS Postgres and AWS EC2, to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement solution architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements
Utilize AI coding tools, such as Windsurf, to enhance development efficiency and code quality
Develop secure high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others
Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes, including oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
Ensure the security and compliance of the platform, adhering to Community Banking's standards and regulatory requirements