Lead Software Engineer - Java Backend for Authentication

Job Description
We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector and Fraud Risk technology, you will play a crucial role in an agile team, focusing on the enhancement, construction, and delivery of trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a key technical contributor, your responsibilities will include developing critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions, all in support of the firm's business objectives.
Job responsibilities

• Proficient in design patterns like Microservices, APIs.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Expertise building and operating large-scale high-performance environments with distributed systems and cloud technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals.
• Experience with developing large scale platforms with strong understanding of complex distributed systems running on hybrid infrastructure (on premises, private and private cloud environments).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present to and communicate effectively with key stakeholders across product, technology, data and design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Evaluate sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• 8+ years' experience in design, develop, and maintain robust applications specifically using Java 21 and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of Kafka.
• Work with Cassandra/Oracle databases to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Experience in Service-oriented architecture and familiarity with different design and architectural patterns.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Preferred qualifications:

• AWS experience.
• knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Practical cloud native experience.
• Experience with implementing industry standard cybersecurity & technology controls.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.

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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.