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# Lead Software Engineer - Java and Database

- **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Behavior-Driven Development, Databases, Continuous Integration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Spring-boot, Build Management, Cassandra, Production Code, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Microservices
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/lead-software-engineer-java-and-database-new-york-ny-usa-58900021

## About the Role

Community to automate recurring issues to enhance operational stability * Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams on architectural designs and applicability * Design and build reusable services * Apply agile, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security practices across projects Tasks * Formal training or certification in software engineering with 5+ years' experience * Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and stability * Proficiency in Java 17+ and distributed application development (REST, microservices, Spring Boot) * Experience with database technologies (e.g., Cassandra, Cockroach) * Experience leading use of AI-assisted development tools with guidance on validating outputs * Strong understanding of responsible AI, data sensitivity, security, and resiliency practices * Experience designing and building reusable services * Experience with Behavior Driven Development using Cucumber * Proficiency across the full Software aaaaa
Spring Life Cycle * Strong knowledge of agile practices including CI/CD and security Key requirements * comprehensive health care coverage * retirement savings plan * tuition reimbursement * mental health support * on-site wellness centers * discretionary incentive compensation or equity

## Description

Experteer Overview As Lead Software Engineer in JPMorganChase's Consumer and Community Banking tech team, you drive secure, scalable software solutions that support the firm's business objectives. You are a core technical contributor shaping architecture across multiple domains, collaborating with agile teams to deliver trusted products. You will promote AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality, speed, and resilience. You lead evaluations with partners to ensure architectural fit and strong credentials. This role offers impact at scale within a mission-driven financial services environment. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and troubleshoot creative software solutions beyond routine approaches * Develop high-quality, secure production code and review others' code * Drive adoption of enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices and establish validation standards * Improve automation and efficiency across the SDLC using AI-assisted development tools * Identify opportunities to automate recurring issues to enhance operational stability * Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams on architectural designs and applicability * Design and build reusable services * Apply agile, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security practices across projects Tasks * Formal training or certification in software engineering with 5+ years' experience * Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and stability * Proficiency in Java 17+ and distributed application development (REST, microservices, Spring Boot) * Experience with database technologies (e.g., Cassandra, Cockroach) * Experience leading use of AI-assisted development tools with guidance on validating outputs * Strong understanding of responsible AI, data sensitivity, security, and resiliency practices * Experience designing and building reusable services * Experience with Behavior Driven Development using Cucumber * Proficiency across the full Software Development Life Cycle * Strong knowledge of agile practices including CI/CD and security Key requirements * comprehensive health care coverage * retirement savings plan * tuition reimbursement * mental health support * on-site wellness centers * discretionary incentive compensation or equity


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