Lead Software Engineer Full Stack - Java / React

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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank - Digital Channels 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

• Understand current systems and participate in analysis of technical and business requirements.

• Develop cloud-native, microservices-based solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS ECS, and Kubernetes.

• Apply best practices for scalable, maintainable, and secure software development.

• Implement event-driven systems and real-time data processing with Apache Kafka.

• Work with PostgreSQL for database development, queries, and data integrity.

• Develop responsive, accessible, high-performance UIs with React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

• Ensure seamless integration between front-end and backend APIs, prioritizing security and user experience.

• Build reusable components, implement state management (Redux, Context API), and optimize performance.

• Participate in and support testing activities, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.

• Follow SDLC processes, including code reviews, documentation, and deployment using CI/CD pipelines (Spinnaker, Jenkins, GitLab).

• Implement monitoring and logging with Splunk and other observability tools.

• Formal degree or certification in computer science / software engineering and 5+ years applied experience.

• Hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud-native deployments (AWS ECS, Kubernetes).

• Proficiency in front-end development with React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and state management libraries.

• Experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and tools (Spinnaker, Jenkins, GitLab).

• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Splunk) and relational databases (PostgreSQL).

• Knowledge of secure coding, compliance, and operational best practices in financial services.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience supporting testing and participating in SDLC processes.

• Strong documentation and knowledge sharing skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in financial services or highly regulated environments.

• Exposure to additional AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS).

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, JUnit).

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and performance optimization.

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts or tools is a plus

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.

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.