Lead Software Engineer - Java​/Python​/Kafka​/AWS

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 - Digital & Platform Services 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, develop, and deploy software applications that are aligned with the business and technology strategies and meet the requirements of the business.
• Develop full stack including Java/Python/React JS working in messaging setup using Kafka/MQ, working in public cloud AWS, research and implement appropriate ML algorithms and train systems.
• Participate with our CI/CD/Dev Ops team to automate end‑to‑end code integration.
• Produce performance tuning applications and security remediation.
• Develop end‑to‑end regression test automation in addition to unit and functional testing.
• Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Masters or Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Java/Python—building applications in Java.
• Experience in building out streaming and batch workloads using Java, Spark, Kafka, EMR, Mongo
  
  DB, Dynamo
  
  DB, Iceberg, etc.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Knowledge of industry‑wide technology trends and best practices.
• Passionate about building an innovative culture.

• Technical familiarity with Spark Streaming/Batch, AWS technologies and tools like EKS, Lambda, S3, Jupyter notebooks, etc.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation to launch various AWS services including EMR, Glue, EKS using AWS SDK, Lambda, Terraform.
• Proficiency in building user interfaces using React JS, Machine Learning, Databricks, Delta tables.
• Experience with Agile Scrum process, test‑driven development and continuous integration (Jenkins) is a big plus.

JPMorgan

Chase, 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, 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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. 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,…