Java AI Lead Software Engineer

About the role

Own end-to-end delivery of complex backend components, embedding AI-native capabilities (agentic workflows, LLM-powered features) into core product experiences. Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Create secure and high-quality production code and maintain algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Drive team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team
• Participate actively in design reviews and architecture discussions
• Identify performance bottlenecks and propose optimizations
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
• Show strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Able to work independently on ambiguous problems
• Clear technical communication with peers and stakeholders

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience
• Experience in designing and developing distributed systems using Java
• Strong knowledge in Core Java (Java 21+), Spring Boot, React, REST, Kafka, Microservices, Agile, DevOps
• Hands-on practical experience using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.)
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation)
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Advanced knowledge of application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines
• Strong written and oral communication and excellent presentation and influencing skills
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
• Practical cloud native experience

Skills

• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience on asynchronous communication using messaging/streaming systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalents)
• Ability to design and optimize data models either in relational or NoSQL databases
• Ability to handle data consistency, replication, sharing, and transactional boundaries
• Familiar with containerization and orchestration tools: Docker, Kubernetes
• Exposure to cloud technologies

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines
• Strong written and oral communication and excellent presentation and influencing skills
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
• Practical cloud native experience

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs.

Employer Description

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.

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.