Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Java ​/ React

Position: Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Java / React)
Join JPMorgan

Chase, where your engineering expertise powers decisions that matter at a global scale. As part of our Corporate Technology organization, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, building resilient, high-impact systems that support critical risk functions across the firm. We offer an environment where innovation is encouraged, growth is supported, and your contributions directly influence how we manage risk across our global wholesale credit portfolio.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan

Chase within the Corporate Technology, Market Risk Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering full-stack solutions that underpin our Wholesale Credit Risk technology platform. You will bring advanced engineering expertise to a collaborative, high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-native applications that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive smarter risk decisions. Your work will directly support the firm's ability to assess, monitor, and manage credit risk across wholesale portfolios with precision and confidence.

Job responsibilities

Architect and deliver robust, scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React to support wholesale credit risk workflows

Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across distributed systems

Integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into risk technology platforms to enhance analytical and predictive functions

Drive end-to-end software development lifecycle activities, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support

Collaborate with product managers, risk stakeholders, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions

Champion engineering best practices including code reviews, test-driven development, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation

Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, proactively addressing performance bottlenecks and system vulnerabilities

Contribute to the evolution of the team's technology strategy, evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to modernize the platform

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience

Advanced proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for building enterprise-grade backend services and APIsHands-on experience developing modern front-end applications using React or equivalent frameworks

Demonstrated experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and RESTful API design

Experience integrating or working alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning models within production systems

Proven ability to lead technical delivery across the full software development lifecycle in an agile environment

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and resolve complex technical challenges independently

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience working within financial services, risk technology, or regulated technology environments

Familiarity with wholesale credit risk concepts, instruments, or related financial products

Exposure to mobile application development or cross-platform frameworks

Experience with data engineering, real-time data pipelines, or event-driven architectures

Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops  practices and security-by-design principles in cloud environmentsJ.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business…