Lead Software Engineer - Blockchain / Java

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Banking team, 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives. JPMorgan Chase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Requirements

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience
Deep knowledge in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and related fields.
Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
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

Extensive hands-on experience with Java and the Spring framework, including designing and building scalable backend systems.
Practical experience with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), including deploying, managing, and scaling applications in cloud environments.
Deep understanding of blockchain technologies, with experience working on public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, as well as institutional/private blockchains.
Familiarity with smart contract development, decentralized applications (dApps), and integrating blockchain solutions with traditional enterprise systems.
Experience leading teams in adopting new technologies and best practices across software engineering communities.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive innovation in complex technical environments.

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

Benefits

competitive total rewards package
base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location
commission-based pay (for eligible roles)
discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity
comprehensive health care coverage
on-site health and wellness centers
retirement savings plan
backup childcare
tuition reimbursement
mental health support
financial coaching