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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Lead Full Stack Java Engineer - **Company:** McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Lifecycle Management, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Github, Mobile Application Software, Machine Learning, NoSQL, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Microsoft Power Automate, Spring-boot, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Code Restructuring, Microservices - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usfe2ccd2b6149cea0a785ed76cc463558 ## About the Role * 5+ years of software engineering experience. * Advanced Java development experience. * Strong experience with Spring Boot and microservices. * Hands-on Kafka experience. * Experience with Cassandra/NoSQL databases. * Strong understanding of CI/CD and software development lifecycle practices. * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications. * Experience with AWS/cloud technologies. * Strong understanding of application resiliency, security, automation, and Agile methodologies. * Experience with AI/ML technologies or AI-assisted software development. * Strong production support, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Financial services/enterprise technology experience preferred. Preferred * GitHub/Microsoft Copilot experience. * AWS Solutions Architect certification. * Strong Spring Boot expertise. * Experience with AI-enabled applications or engineering workflows. Best Fit: Senior Java engineers who are backend-heavy, cloud-native, strong in microservices/Kubernetes/Kafka, and have some exposure to AI or AI-assisted development. ## Description JPMC is building a new engineering team supporting next-generation AI features and enhancements within the Chase Mobile App. This is a highly visible, fast-moving initiative requiring senior engineers with strong backend development expertise and modern cloud-native experience. The ideal candidate will bring deep Java and microservices expertise, along with hands-on experience in Spring Boot, Kafka, Cassandra, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, and exposure to AI-assisted software engineering. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, production-grade applications. * Lead backend-focused full-stack engineering initiatives using Java and Spring Boot. * Build and enhance microservices and event-driven applications using Kafka and related technologies. * Design and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes and AWS. * Develop automated testing and CI/CD solutions to improve delivery speed and quality. * Provide technical leadership, code reviews, debugging, and engineering guidance. * Drive application resiliency, security, scalability, and operational stability. * Contribute to architectural and technical decisions across the application lifecycle. * Leverage approved AI-assisted engineering tools for coding, refactoring, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis. * Establish appropriate validation, security, and responsible-AI practices when using AI-assisted development tools. * Collaborate within Agile teams and influence engineering standards and best practices. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)