Lead Software Engineer - Markets, Java, AWS, Boot, Terraform

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Commercial & Investment Bank - Trading Technology team, 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.

• Designs, develops, and troubleshoots creative software solutions, thinking beyond conventional approaches to solve complex technical problems
• Leads the adoption and integration of cutting‑edge technologies including Java, Spring, Springboot, React, and Kafka
• Develops secure, high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Defines and drives the technology roadmap, focusing on next‑generation data, analytics, and automation platforms
• Champions the use of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to deliver real‑time trade processing applications
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Designs and implements data pipelines, analytics workflows, and reporting solutions using Python, Databricks, and Spark
• Develops and maintains web‑based applications and dashboards using modern web stacks (React, Angular, etc.)
• Builds and optimizes data models, ETL/ELT processes, and integration frameworks for large‑scale financial data
• Ensures data quality, security, lineage, and governance across all team platforms

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 7+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability
• Hands‑on expertise in Java, Spring, Springboot, Maven, Kafka, and modern web technologies such as React
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Lambda, ECS, EC2, and Terraform
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery, including CI/CD tools such as Git Hub Actions and AWS Code Pipeline
• Advanced proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and resilient systems for large‑scale data environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, set technical direction, and deliver complex projects
• Hands‑on experience in leading and implementing standard software engineering practices, such as Agile development, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation

• Proven experience in financial markets, Futures & Options, and Trade Execution/Clearing
• Knowledge of AMPS (messaging platform), MQ, Cucumber Integration Tests, JUnit, Mockito, and Testcontainers

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.