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Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack Java/React

hackajob · Jersey City, NJ · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java (preferably Java 17+) and Spring Boot.
  • 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.
  • Designs RESTful and/or GraphQL interfaces; ensures robust authentication, authorization, and input validation.
  • Owns system performance, reliability, observability (metrics, logging, tracing), and security best practices.
  • Writes comprehensive automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) and drives CI/CD excellence.
  • Leads code reviews, mentors engineers, and promotes engineering standards and clean architecture.
  • 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.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

  • 10+ Years of Experience
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
  • Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and at least one NoSQL store (e.g., MongoDB).
  • Knowledge of messaging/streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and asynchronous processing
  • Solid testing practices: JUnit, Mockito, Spring Test; front-end testing with Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress/Playwright
  • 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

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Develops high-quality, reusable React components (React 18+, TypeScript) and front-end features
  • Hands-on with AWS services: ECS/EKS or Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudFront, RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB, SNS/SQS, CloudWatch
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
  • Experience with Kubernetes and service mesh (Istio/Linkerd)
  • Observability tooling: OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Prometheus

About Us

JPMorganChase, 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. 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, 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.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

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