Lead Software Engineer - Java - EQ/ Investment Bank
JPMorganChase
Software Engineering
Houston, TX, USA
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 JPMorganChase within the Commercial and Investment Bank - Global Equity Derivatives Limits and Controls Management team of Markets Technology, you will architect and build a robust multi-asset risk and control management platform supporting FICC and Equities trading activities. You will collaborate closely with product, business, and user experience teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and intuitive solutions that directly impact our clients and trading operations.
Job responsibilities
• Architect, design, and deliver complex, large-scale software systems using AWS services, microservices, Kubernetes, and modern full stack technologies (Java, JavaScript, React, etc.)
• Lead the development of user-facing features and applications, ensuring seamless integration between backend services and intuitive front-end experiences
• Set technical direction and standards for the engineering team, championing best practices in software architecture, scalability, security, and performance
• Plan and manage a book of work that spans stakeholders from multiple business areas and multiple technology teams
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and UX teams to translate requirements into robust, user-centric solutions
• Conduct design and code reviews, providing guidance on architectural decisions, patterns, and technology choices
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to advance platform capabilities
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-impact technical challenges, ensuring system reliability and optimal user experience
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
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Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
Software engineering experience, with a proven track record of technical leadership and architectural ownership
Expertise in Java Core concepts, including object-oriented design, memory management, multi-threading/concurrency, and new language features up to Java 17
Advanced hands-on coding experience with Java technologies/frameworks such as Spring/Spring Boot, Spring JPA/Hibernate, and REST based services
Deep expertise in designing and building distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native applications on AWS
Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration at scale
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver user-facing features in partnership with product and UX teams
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, scalability, security, and performance optimization
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- AWS Certification(s)
- Experience in full stack development (e.g., React, Node.js)
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
J.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.
Carry out critical tech solutions across multiple technical areas as an integral part of an agile team