Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java, Prime Financial Services Technology

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase, 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 delivering critical technology solutions supporting the Equities Broker Dealer and Prime Finance platform, including securities lending, trade lifecycle, and clearing & settlement capabilities, in alignment with the firm’s business objectives.Job ResponsibilitiesExecutes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to solve complex problems and deliver scalable solutions across distributed systems and microservices architecturesDevelops secure, high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others to ensure engineering excellenceIdentifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability, resiliency, and performance of applicationsDrives architecture and design decisions influencing system scalability, performance, and long-term platform evolutionLeads evaluation sessions with internal teams and stakeholders to assess architectural designs and ensure alignment with enterprise technology strategiesContributes to platform modernization through adoption of cloud-native, event-driven, and microservices-based architecturesProvides technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culturePartners with business, product, and operations teams to translate Prime Finance and Broker Dealer requirements into scalable technical solutions and leads communities of practice and promotes the adoption of modern engineering standards, tools, and emerging technologiesEnsures robust delivery across environments with strong focus on SDLC, testing (unit, SIT, UAT), and production stabilityDrives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.QualificationsFormal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experienceHands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in large-scale enterprise environmentsAdvanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, with strong expertise in: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIsMicroservices and distributed systems architectureStrong experience with: Relational databases (Oracle/DB2) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB)Cloud-native development (AWS or equivalent)CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and automation practicesProficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Strong problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder communication skillsDemonstrated proficiency in building high-volume, low-latency, mission-critical financial systemsPractical experience working across cross-functional teams in complex enterprise organizationsDemonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and securityStrong 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 senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.Preferred SkillsExposure to Prime Finance, Securities Lending, or Broker Dealer platformsExperience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, MQ) and messaging systemsFamiliarity with modern front-end technologies (React, UI frameworks)Exposure to domain-driven design, full-stack development, and modern architectural patternsExperience with observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK)Knowledge of DevOps, containerization (Kubernetes), and cloud platform engineeringInterest in adopting emerging technologies (AI-assisted development, automation, advanced analytics) 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/VeteransJ.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-01