> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1399397-lead-software-engineer-java-aws](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1399397-lead-software-engineer-java-aws). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer Java , AWS - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Redis, Reliability Engineering, Software Tools, Site Reliability Engineering Practices, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Strategies of Testing, Toolchain, Grafana, Spring-boot, Backend, Cassandra, Production Code, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Terraform, Splunk, Code Restructuring, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cb496c27cc580acc ## About the Role * Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience * Proficiency developing backend services in Java with Spring Boot within microservices architectures. * Ability to design and implement RESTful web services and APIs. * Hands-on experience defining cloud infrastructure as code with Terraform and operating services on AWS. * Experience containerizing and orchestrating applications with Docker and Kubernetes. * Practical experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including Postgres, Cassandra, MongoDB, and Redis. * Experience building and maintaining event streaming solutions using Kafka or RabbitMQ. * Well-versed in DevOps and SRE practices, including CI/CD with Jenkins and observability using Splunk and Grafana. * Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs. * Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Cloud certification in AWS. * Experience implementing observability and SRE practices using Splunk and Grafana. * Experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, and reliability engineering for high-throughput services. * Familiarity with secure coding practices and threat modeling. ## Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible., * Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems * Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others * Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team. * Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation. * Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems * Leads evaluation 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 ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Can This Elephant Dance? IBM Bob and the Future of AI-First Software Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100256-can-this-elephant-dance-ibm-bob-and-the-future-of-ai-first-software-development) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) - [The AI-Native Engineering Org: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100004-the-ai-native-engineering-org-what-s-real-what-s-hype-what-s-next) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)