Lead Software Engineer Java - Chicago

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

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, plus 5+ years of practical experience
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, or .NET
• Proven experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools, with the ability to set standards for validating outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs and outputs, and resilience and security expectations
• Practical experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide automation and workflows
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Strong command of the full Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced knowledge of agile practices, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Demonstrated proficiency with software applications and technical processes in a technical discipline such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile
• Hands-on cloud-native experience such as AWS or Azure
• Preferred: experience supporting marketing technology, customer engagement, lead management, campaign management, event technology, or CRM platforms
• Preferred: ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving product management, operations, engineering, and external vendors
• Preferred: experience evaluating, integrating, and governing enterprise SaaS platforms in a regulated environment
• Preferred: strong understanding of data, analytics, and AI-driven solutions for marketing and client engagement use cases
• Preferred: success leading globally distributed technology teams and driving execution across organizational boundaries

• We execute inventive software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting by approaching problems beyond routine or conventional methods
• We develop secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others
• We identify opportunities to remove or automate fixes for recurring issues to strengthen the stability of software applications and systems
• We lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical capabilities, and fit within existing systems and information architecture
• We lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of emerging technologies
• We contribute to a culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• We drive adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational results while maintaining validation standards and encouraging reusable patterns
• We apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to increase the value delivered through automation
• We partner with senior business, product, and technology stakeholders to turn strategic goals into executable technology roadmaps and delivery plans

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• C#
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• CRM
• Support
• Java
• Machine Learning
• Marketing
• Mobile
• Security
• ASP.NET

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hackajob is working with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this opportunity. We are offering a role as a Lead Software Engineer within JPMorganChases Commercial & Investment Bank Marketing Platform team, where the work focuses on enhancing and delivering market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. JPMorganChase is one of the oldest financial institutions, with more than 200 years of history and a global presence across investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. We offer a competitive total rewards package, with base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location, along with potential incentive compensation where eligible. Our benefits and programs may include comprehensive health care, wellness centers, retirement savings, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, and financial coaching. We place a high value on diversity and inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations where needed. The Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader in banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving corporations, governments, and institutions in more than 100 countries.

last updated 40 week of 2026