Lead Software Engineer - US Securities, Java, Spring,

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Chicago, IL

3h•$133,000 - $185,000

About The Position

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank - Markets Technology 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.

Requirements

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
Hands on experience in software engineering, with experience as a senior leadership role. Deep background in securities processing or US Listed Options
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced in one or more programming language(s) such as Java and Python and Spring Framework
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka, MQ
Practical cloud native experience such as AWS
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Kubernetes and Docker
Experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices
Experience with AI-based development, including integrating machine learning models and AI-driven solutions into enterprise platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Responsibilities

Provide vision and direction for engineering teams responsible for US Listed Options platforms, driving transformation and technical excellence.
Actively participate in the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical applications and systems. Lead by example in coding, architecture, and solution delivery, ensuring best practices and high standards are maintained.
Lead the migration and modernization of legacy systems, championing adoption of cloud-native architectures, event-driven technologies (Java, Spring, AWS, Kafka, Python, SQL/NoSQL, Apache Spark, containerization), and AI-based solutions.
Drive the adoption and integration of AI technologies to enhance platform capabilities, accelerate project delivery, and support business objectives.
Serve as a subject matter expert in US Listed Options clearance, securities processing, and financial services, ensuring solutions meet evolving business and operational requirements.
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, operations, and vendor partners to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions.
Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
Ensure ongoing support for deployed applications, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues to maintain system stability and performance.
Ensure all platforms and solutions adhere to regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements.
Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and service level agreements.