Senior Lead Software Engineer - C++/Java

JPMorganChase

JPMorganChase

Software Engineering

Plano, TX, USA

Posted on May 28, 2026

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Banking - Markets Tech - Trading / Mortgages Back Securities 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. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

  • Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
  • Excellent programming and problem-solving skills with 100% hands on developing, support, bug fixes and users' management
  • Design and develop low latency / high frequency applications, technical solutions and streamline technological stack across multiple horizontals with trading tools, system application and pre-trade domain knowledge
  • Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes to lead projects to test new technologies and methodologies, evaluating potential impact to the firm
  • Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus and proactively communicate with management and business stake holders
  • Conducts thorough analysis of legacy systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and innovation, developing metrics and KPIs to measure the success of transformation initiatives and report progress to senior leadership

  • Collaborate with wider SPG Trading, Risk and P&L teams to build scalable and robust solutions that support business needs
  • Quickly develop proof of concept solution to prove feasibility of technology solutions

  • Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies
  • Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience. In addition, 2 + years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Advanced in one or more programming language(s) and framework(s) (e.g., C ++, C, Java, Python, Spring boot, messaging systems, SQL/stored procedure, Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco, AMPS, etc.).
  • Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
  • Experience in transformation projects with latest technology skills in Fixed Income trading system domain
  • Demonstrated prior experience influencing across highly matrixed, complex organizations and delivering value at scale
  • Experience in working on complex projects supporting system design, testing, and operational stability
  • Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
  • Practical cloud native experience
  • Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Strong understanding of programming and problem-solving skills
  • Experience as a lead software engineer for small or large team
  • Experience with AI/ML and NLP

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.
Drive significant business impact and tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications