Lead Software Engineer - Java - EQ/ Investment Bank

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Houston, TX

About The Position

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial and Investment Bank - Global Equity Derivatives Limits and Controls Management team of Markets Technology, you will architect and build a robust multi-asset risk and control management platform supporting FICC and Equities trading activities. You will collaborate closely with product, business, and user experience teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and intuitive solutions that directly impact our clients and trading operations.

Requirements

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
Software engineering experience, with a proven track record of technical leadership and architectural ownership
Expertise in Java Core concepts, including object-oriented design, memory management, multi-threading/concurrency, and new language features up to Java 17
Advanced hands-on coding experience with Java technologies/frameworks such as Spring/Spring Boot, Spring JPA/Hibernate, and REST based services
Deep expertise in designing and building distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native applications on AWS
Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration at scale
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver user-facing features in partnership with product and UX teams
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, scalability, security, and performance optimization
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

AWS Certification(s)
Experience in full stack development (e.g., React, Node.js)

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and deliver complex, large-scale software systems using AWS services, microservices, Kubernetes, and modern full stack technologies (Java, JavaScript, React, etc.)
Lead the development of user-facing features and applications, ensuring seamless integration between backend services and intuitive front-end experiences
Set technical direction and standards for the engineering team, championing best practices in software architecture, scalability, security, and performance
Plan and manage a book of work that spans stakeholders from multiple business areas and multiple technology teams
Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and UX teams to translate requirements into robust, user-centric solutions
Conduct design and code reviews, providing guidance on architectural decisions, patterns, and technology choices
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to advance platform capabilities
Troubleshoot and resolve high-impact technical challenges, ensuring system reliability and optimal user experience