Lead Software Engineer - Java & Python

Salary: $61,000 - 101,000 per year Requirements:

• We require formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, along with 5+ years of hands-on experience.
• We need strong proficiency in Java 21 and Python, with experience building solutions across public and private cloud environments using CI/CD practices.
• We expect practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability.
• We value solid knowledge of automation and continuous delivery approaches.
• We look for experience with Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, Splunk, and Dynatrace.
• We require demonstrated capability in software applications and technical processes within a technical domain such as cloud, AI, machine learning, or mobile.
• We need deep familiarity with the financial services industry and associated IT systems.
• We expect practical cloud-native experience.
• We value exposure to building AI/ML-driven applications that support business goals.
• We look for a continuous learning mindset.
• Preferred: experience with AWS public cloud.
• Preferred: proficiency in Agile and SRE culture.
• Preferred: working knowledge of one or more NoSQL databases, especially Apache Cassandra.
• Preferred: working knowledge of messaging technologies, especially Apache Kafka.
• Preferred: ability to develop RESTful APIs and integrate smoothly across internal and external services.

• We design, develop, and troubleshoot creative software solutions, often approaching technical challenges in non-traditional ways.
• We lead a team of high-potential software engineers to deliver high-quality software that meets functional goals.
• We produce secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others.
• We identify opportunities to remove recurring issues or automate remediation to improve application and system stability.
• We run evaluation sessions with business stakeholders and internal teams to drive outcomes.
• We assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and fit within existing systems and information architecture.
• We lead communities of practice across software engineering to increase awareness and adoption of modern technologies.
• We contribute to a team culture rooted in diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and respect.
• We stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to support innovation and continuous improvement.
• We implement data governance and best practices to help ensure data quality and compliance with our standards.

• AI
• AWS
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Cassandra
• Dynatrace
• Support
• Java
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• Machine Learning
• Marketing
• Mobile
• NoSQL
• Python
• Splunk
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• Network

More:

We are partnering with J.P. Morgan, one of the worlds leading financial institutions, to hire a Lead Software Engineer for our Asset & Wealth Management Marketing Team. In this role, you will join an agile group focused on building trusted, market-leading technology in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Our business spans over 200 years of history and supports 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 by role, experience, skill set, and location, with potential commission or discretionary incentives for eligible roles. Our benefits may include comprehensive health care, on-site health and wellness centers, retirement savings, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, and financial coaching. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, and we support reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. The role sits within our J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management team, which provides investment management and private banking solutions across global markets.

last updated 32 week of 2026