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 JPMorgan Chase within the Home Lending Technology division, you will design and implement scalable, high-performance systems specializing in Python or Java, React, and AWS cloud. In this leadership position, you will set technical direction, champion best practices in design, coding, and testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust applications. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to strategic technology decisions that shape our future.

Job responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, scalable code using Python or Java, React, and AWS stack, adhering to best practices in design, testing, and maintainability.
• Architect and implement secure, efficient solutions for processing large volumes of data.
• Conduct code reviews, pair programming, and provide coaching to elevate team coding standards.
• Identify and automate remediation of recurring issues to enhance operational stability.
• Establish coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and documentation practices to improve overall software quality.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering their growth and development as strong contributors.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with Product Managers and Leadership.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Provide hands-on delivery and actively participate in the implementation of technical solutions.
• 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
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, with 5+ years of applied experience
• Strong technical skills Java development including areas such as React/Angular, Spring, Hibernate, JMS, Spring Boot
• Experience in Java (Core & EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud)
• Strong skills around object oriented analysis and design (OOAD),Design principles and Design patterns with ability to trouble shoot and debug an application for any application issues
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience working with Sonar, SSAP, JIRA, GIT, Maven etc.
• Understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with Java 17 or higher
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical Cloud native experience
• Experience interacting with user experience designers, product owners and produce quick prototypes to seek feedback
• Ability to adopt to the fast-paced environment with changing requirements

ABOUT US

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.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

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.