Java Senior Lead Software Engineer - SWIFT payment platform

JPMorganChase•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Technology in Cash Prime Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

Requirements

Formal degree or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience in Software engineering and 2+ yrs in a leadership role
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced in one or more programming language(s) - Hands-on experience with Java, Spring, AWS, cloud platforms, and event-driven architectures (Kafka).
Financial experience required
Proven track record of modernizing complex legacy platforms and migrating to cloud-based solutions.
Experience using AI to accelerate technical project delivery.
Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Nice To Haves

Expertise in cash settlement, SWIFT payment processing, prime brokerage, securities processing, or a related domain is highly preferred.
Deep understanding of cash settlement, SWIFT, and ISO payment messaging standards is preferred
Familiarity with post-trade processing such as clearing & settlement, books & records, corporate actions, and asset servicing is desirable.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
Provide vision and direction for engineering teams responsible for cash settlement and SWIFT payment processing platforms.
Lead the transformation of legacy systems, promoting the adoption of cloud-native architectures and event-driven technologies (Java, Spring, AWS, Kafka, etc.).
Act as a subject matter expert in cash settlement and SWIFT payment processing, ensuring solutions align with evolving business and operational needs.
Experience with ISO20022 payment messaging standards is a plus.
Utilize AI technologies to expedite technical project delivery and enhance platform capabilities.
Work closely with business stakeholders, operations, and vendor partners to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions.
Manage the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, ensuring they meet business objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
Ensure all platforms and solutions comply with regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements.
Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect