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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Java- Front Office - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,750.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Relational Databases, Memory Management, Hibernate (Java), Java Architecture for XML Binding, Python (Programming Language), Unix Shell, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Software Tools, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Strategies of Testing, Toolchain, Parquet, Multithreading, Java Application Server, Pandas, Information Technology, Production Code, Free and Open-Source Software, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Microservices - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=022238fb09cce9b1 ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and/or Math * 5+ years Python / Java applications development experience (Python / Core Java / Advanced Java / Spring / Hibernate / JAXB / REST Web Services) * 5+ years of Microservices / AWS cloud development * 5+ years of strong relational database development (Oracle) and Object-Oriented databases * Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security * Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices * Knowledge of multi-threaded programming and memory management * Knowledge of Unix shell scripting * Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stabilityStrong object-oriented design skills Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Experience with Python, Apache Arrow, Pandas, Rust and/or Parquet * Experience contributing to open source projects * Agentic AI Development. * Prior experience to JPMC internal Athena tool would be added advantage. ## Description As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, you will execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems., * Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems * Develops secure 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 * Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies * Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect, J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. 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