Senior Lead Software Engineer​/Systems

Senior Lead Software Engineer - Performance / Systems Job Information

• Job Identification
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Business Unit Corporate Sector
• Posting Date 04/20/2026, 08:47 PM
• Locations 8181 Communications Pkwy Bldg F, Plano, TX, 75024, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer - Performance / Systems Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology - Compliance Technology team, youare 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute performance test plans and strategies to ensure applications are scalable and reliable, utilizing tools like JMeter, Grafana, and Prometheus to identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize application performance and resource utilization, implementing solutions for real-time performance monitoring
• Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Open Shift to ensure optimal performance in cloud environments, developing shell scripts to automate testing and monitoring tasks
• Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement REST APIs, ensuring compliance with Open API Standards, while leveraging cloud tools and microservices architecture to enhance performance and scalability
• Implement deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Travis, ensuring accessibility and security compliance across all systems and applications
• Manage user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, developing automated testing platforms and unit tests to ensure code quality and performance
• Apply Agile methodologies to effectively manage and deliver performance engineering projects, proactively identifying hidden problems and patterns in data to drive improvements in coding hygiene and system architecture
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and participate in events exploring new and emerging technologies
• Foster a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions

Required Qualifications , Capabilities, and

Skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience. In addition, 2+ years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with experience in performance engineering or a similar role
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and proficiency in performance testing and monitoring tools like JMeter, Blaze meter, Grafana, Prometheus, and Dynatrace
• Experience with AWS/cloud computing, Kubernetes, Open Shift, and shell scripting
• Skilled in designing and implementing REST APIs, ensuring compliance with Open API Standards, and knowledgeable in cloud technologies and microservices architecture
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Travis, and understanding of accessibility and security compliance.
• Proficient in managing user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams, contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications , Capabilities, and

Skills:

• Experience in financial services or a related industry
• Certifications in performance testing or cloud technologies
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies.
• Exposure to cloud technologies (i.e., AWS)
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within disciplines…