Lead Software Engineer - Java, Python preferred

Job Description

You will raise engineering standards through hands-on development, thoughtful design, and mentorship that helps the team grow.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Asset & Wealth Management, you will build and evolve modern platform capabilities that help advisors, clients, and operations teams deliver outcomes with speed, safety, and reliability. You will own end-to-end delivery of secure services and APIs, partnering closely with product and engineering peers across regions to solve complex business and technical problems. 

Job responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions across design, development, and technical troubleshooting working as a senior developer individual contributor on a strategic client reporting and data platform.
• Engineer data pipelines, calculations, data distribution and reporting to be presented to Asset Management clients.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and mentor junior developers through code reviews, design sessions and knowledge sharing.
• Deliver technology solutions as part of an Agile Scrum team, contributing to sprint planning, complexity analysis, daily standups, and retrospectives to drive predictable outcomes.
• Partner with manager and Product Owner to use metrics to continuously improve practices to build a high performing team.
• Work directly with end users and Product Owners to communicate status, understand requirements, and ensure an understanding of how work aligns with business objectives.
• Collaborate with Scrum teams locally and across regions to share solutions, challenges, and best practices, improving consistency and delivery speed.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve operational stability and service reliability.
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.

 

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Strong software engineering practices and 5+ years applied hands on experience.
• Track record of hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong Java skills with demonstrated Spring Boot and REST API development experience.
• Applied knowledge in data modeling and strong SQL skills.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods (CI/CD).
• Proficiency across the Software Development Life Cycle, from design through build, test, release, and support.
• Advanced understanding of Agile engineering practices including continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (for example, cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile).
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices.

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience building cloud-native solutions on Amazon Web Services.
• Python knowledge or a desire to learn independently.
• Knowledge of data pipeline tools such as PySpark, Snowflake, or Databricks.
• Financial services knowledge, with an understanding of how technology enables Asset & Wealth Management products and client experiences.

About Us

JPMorganChase, 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.​