Lead Software Engineer - Java

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Commercial & Investment Bank - Prime Synthetics (Global Portfolio Swap), you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting technology solutions for a high-profile fast-growing business area within the Prime Finance Services group. You will collaborate with global teams and business partners to deliver scalable, efficient, and innovative solutions that drive the firm’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong experience in Java, Spring, multithreading, REST, Data Caching Services, DB schema design, and data access technologies.
• Knowledge of automated testing methodologies/frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TDD, BDD).
• Hands-on experience in Oracle Database, SQL, and PL/SQL, including writing Stored Procedures.
• Previous experience designing ecosystems for Web applications & API Platforms.
• Experience in building, orchestrating, and deploying highly scalable REST-based stateless APIs/web services for web applications.
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Maven), continuous integration tools (e.g., Hudson), version control systems (e.g., Git or SVN).
• Experience with streaming solution like Kafka and messaging queues like Web Sphere MQ is advantageous.
• Proficient in UNIX, Linux, and MS Windows; skilled in UNIX Shell and Perl scripting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent.
• Experience with Public Cloud Technologies (AWS).
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies.
• Experience in financial markets, with knowledge of equity swaps and synthetic prime brokerage.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, and supports a wide range of ongoing and new projects on the Global Portfolio Swap platform.
• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond routine approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintain algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems.
• Supports Production, Simulation, QA, and Development environments.
• Works with the team to design, develop, and maintain various pricing systems.
• Drives innovation and adoption of best practices within the team.
• Enhances existing systems by analyzing business objectives, preparing action plans, and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
• Manages defect tracking systems, resolve issues, and prepare updates for systems.
• Participates in the full system development lifecycle using Agile methodologies.
• Collaborates effectively within the broader global teams, communicating clearly with colleagues in multiple global offices.
• Builds strong working relationships with other teams and business partners across Product Development, Front Office, Middle Office Operations, Finance, Legal, and other JPMorgan functional areas to deliver competitive, efficient, and scalable product solutions.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees