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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Java/Full Stack Engineering - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Software Applications, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hibernate (Java), Java Database Connectivity, Java Persistence API, Junit, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Object-Relational Mapping, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Mockito, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Stored Procedures, TypeScript, Freeform SQL, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Production Code, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, Terraform, Sql Tuning - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2978790219-2 ## About the Role * Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience * Experience in the Software Development Life Cycle, including hands-on development experience * Hands-on experience in Java/J2EE, REST Services, Spring Boot * Strong experience writing complex SQL queries, joins, PL/SQL, functions, and stored procedures. * Hands-on experience in public cloud - Kubernetes, AWS and extensive experience with ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, Eventbridge, and Step Functions, as well as infrastructure automation using Terraform * Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs for enterprise-scale applications. * Ability to design software systems using object-oriented principles and practices. * Experience in building Decoupled Systems. * Proficiency in using design patterns and technologies to decouple system components, enhancing flexibility and maintainability. * Proficiency in unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito for ensuring code quality. * Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Apache Kafka Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Familiarity with modern front-end technologies like React JS, JavaScript, typescript * Experience with SQL performance tuning, JDBC, and ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA) * Familiarity with DevOps practices, containerization and orchestration * Exposure to AI systems such as Copilot, Claude ## Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology - Enterprise 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives. 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