Sr Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Wilmington, DE

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 Sr Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Card Technology Organization, 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. Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 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. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years of hands-on experience.
Over 12 years of experience leading and designing software applications.
Proven expertise in technical domains such as cloud, AI/ML technologies.
Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security), and microservices architecture.
Extensive experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
5+ years of experience with AWS and cloud platforms (Azure or GCP).
5+ years of experience with databases, especially Cassandra and other NoSQL databases.
Practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security best practices.
Practical experience with cloud-native development.
Hands-on experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (Cassandra/MongoDB) databases.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of IT systems in the financial services industry.
Practical cloud native experience
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Hands-on experience with databases (both SQL, e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL, and NoSQL, e.g., Cassandra/MongoDB)
In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)

Responsibilities

Design and deliver creative, high-quality software solutions, tackling complex challenges with unconventional thinking.
Develop secure, production-ready code and rigorously review and debug contributions from peers to maintain top standards.
Identify and automate solutions for recurring issues, ensuring robust and stable systems.
Lead technical evaluations with vendors, startups, and internal teams to shape architectural decisions and technology adoption.
Champion new and emerging technologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning through communities of practice.
Guide and mentor engineering teams, setting technical direction, and nurturing talent for sustained success.
Manage the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring seamless delivery.
Partner with stakeholders, product managers, and cross-functional teams to drive project outcomes and deliver value.
Elevate code quality, reliability, and scalability through rigorous testing, reviews, and process enhancements.