Lead Software Engineer - Java/Full Stack

About the role

Join a passionate team dedicated to building products that truly help users. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer within Asset Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, diverse, and innovative environment, tackling complex challenges and driving impactful solutions for clients. JPMorgan Asset Management offers a broad range of investment strategies and operates in major markets worldwide, with a focus on managing client assets and delivering strong risk-adjusted returns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions for the JP Morgan Chase Client Services Platform, addressing complex technical challenges and modernizing business processes.
• Write secure, high-quality production code in Java, Spring, and React; review and debug code from team members to uphold best practices.
• Advance the use of AI technologies to improve software development, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Lead hands-on system design, application development, testing, and ensure ongoing operational stability.
• Build and deploy scalable architecture and solutions on Cloud.
• Utilize SQL and Snowflake for effective data management, querying, reporting, and data sharing.
• Take initiative in daily tasks and project work, driving progress and innovation within a small, agile team.
• Collaborate directly with Product Owners and global stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for product-related matters, facilitating communication between teams with a high degree of accountability.
• Solve technical and business challenges efficiently, proactively addressing issues to support Asset Management reporting and delivery.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience across the Full Stack Software Development Life Cycle, including system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in core Java and front-end UI frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, React, Angular) for full-stack development with demonstrated experience building and maintaining production-grade applications.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying, transformation, and analysis across large, complex financial datasets.
• Practical experience working with cloud technologies (AWS).
• Solid knowledge of deployment processes, including experience with Git and version control systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions using AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security for applications.
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or Grafana.
• Hands-on experience with GraphQL for efficient data querying and integration.
• Experience working with data platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks.
• Experience in Kafka messaging.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.
• Commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation for eligible roles, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support.
• Financial coaching.