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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Senior Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $171,000.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Architectural Patterns, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Audit Trail, Big Data, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Financial Information EXchange, IBM WebSphere MQ, Spring Framework, Redis, Swagger, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Production Code, Gemfire, Apache Kafka, Reactive Programming, Api Design, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Data Caching, Microservices - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=419193ce24c51645 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team management?, * Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience * 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 * Deep knowledge and expertise in Java programming including a willingness to engage in hands-on coding * Extensive experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record in building distributed architecture systems, especially those involving large data volumes and real-time distribution * Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps tool chains, and a test-driven approach to agile delivery, with hands-on experience in these areas * Experience with middle-tier data caching solutions (e.g., Redis, Gemfire, Apache Ignite) and messaging-based solutions (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ) * Knowledge of modern architectures based on microservices, REST APIs, databases, SQL, non-SQL stores, and event-based architecture * Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Hands-on experience with Spring framework and AWS cloud services, actively applying these skills in development tasks * Experience in trading systems and familiarity with FIX protocol * Ability to solve complex and mission-critical problems, both internally and externally, with a hands-on approach * A constant learner and early adopter of leading-edge technologies and methodologies, actively seeking opportunities to apply new knowledge ## Description 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 Java Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Asset and Wealth Management Technology 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. You will be part of an engineering team building out the next-generation of trading and wealth management platforms working on distributed systems using cutting-edge reactive Java, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native infrastructure-solving complex concurrency challenges at scale while mentoring the next generation of engineers. If you've ever wanted to build a fault-tolerant systems where milliseconds matter and availability is non-negotiable, this is your opportunity., * Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors * Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others * Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes * Actively engages with and lead a team of technologists to develop and deploy applications to the highest standards, ensuring alignment with business and functional requirements * Designs and implements microservices in Java, utilizing streaming, non-blocking, and reactive programming techniques, while contributing directly to the codebase * Utilizes technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis cache, MSK, and AWS to build scalable and efficient systems, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support * Drives the adoption of domain-driven design principles and ensures the architecture supports the trading platform's multi-asset capabilities, while actively participating in architectural discussions * Oversees and contributes to the development of technical documentation, including service APIs using Swagger, ensuring robust logging, auditability, security, and monitoring features * Participates in API design sessions and guides the selection of design patterns for the team, while also contributing to the design process * Leads and participates in code review sessions, providing sign-off and ensuring high maintainability through TDD/BDD approaches * Demonstrates scalability of services using mock testing frameworks and other tools, actively engaging in testing and validation processes ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)