Lead Software Engineer - Java/Spring Boot/AWS

JPMorganChase

JPMorganChase

Software Engineering

Plano, TX, USA

Posted on May 1, 2026

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Banking - Global Fund Security Services team, 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 conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

  • Architect, Design, and implement using Spring Boot Micro services, Spring Cloud, Spring Data/JPA and Spring Integration (ESB), Spring Kafka, Hibernate, Oracle SQL, and REST Web Services

  • Architect scalable and concurrent processing applications with Apache Kafka based messaging

  • Develop frontend user interface solutions using React JS/Angular, Node JS, CSS, HTML, JavaScript and XML

  • Develop and optimize complex SQL queries against large complex schemas within Oracle Database, understanding data relationships

  • Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others

  • Ability to communicate effectively with business partners, understand existing application flows and perform thorough impact analysis

  • Create working and robust designs with data flows for a complex analytics and/or workflow application

  • Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems

  • Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies

  • Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years developing Java/Spring Boot/Kafka/JMS Messaging based applications

  • Strong SQL skills in Oracle or similar databases like Postgres

  • Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with Java and Oracle database SQL Languages

  • Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

  • Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and best industry practices like CI/CD

  • Solid understanding of designing and building robust architectures, Application Scalability, Resiliency, and Security

  • Technical leadership skills in mentoring Junior developers

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Exposure to cloud technologies like AWS, EKS, SQS, S3 preferred

  • Exposure to Co-pilot, Agentic/AI code generation, testing automation is preferred

  • Familiarity with modern front-end technologies like Angular/React JS

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

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.
Develop Java, Spring Boot and micro services for a financial analytics and enterprise workflow in global investment banking services
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