Lead Software Engineer - Fullstack

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

We have an opportunity to join the Asset Management Alternative Private Equity team, working closely with Private Equity Portfolio Management and front office users to build state-of-the-art Private Equity investment management platform and integrate it with strategic vendor partners as well as Asset Management systems of records to provide end-to-end investment management experience to our front office business users. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Alternative Asset Management Private Equity team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to build leading edge solutions using AWS, Java, Python and Oracle to deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.

Requirements

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, with 5+ years of applied experience.
Experience working in an agile development team.
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced in one or more programming language(s), primarily Java, ReactJS and Python
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
Practical cloud native experience

Nice To Haves

Python experience preferred but not essential
Prior experience with React/Javascript
Financial domain knowledge (Asset management preferred. Ideal candidate will have Private Equity or other asset class front office business knowledge

Responsibilities

Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Works on state-of-art in-house build Private Equity investment management platform that serves multiple Alternative Investment businesses within Asset and Wealth Management
Works closely with Private Equity business users to ensure solutions are fully aligned to the business requirements

Benefits

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.

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