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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $137,750.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Behavior-Driven Development, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Middleware, Spring Framework, Apache JMeter, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Queueing Systems, Redis, Software Tools, Distributed Caching, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Spinnaker, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Strategies of Testing, Toolchain, Transaction Processing (Computing), Grafana, Software Security, Caching, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Production Code, Gemfire, Apache Kafka, Video Streaming, Cucumber (Software), Splunk, Code Restructuring, Dynatrace, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/java-lead-software-engineer-chicago-il--1dacc309-1e2a-47f1-b271-58ca633e64ac ## About the Role * Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5 plus years of applied experience * Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability * Advanced level design skills required for this role * Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Java, Spring, AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, MQ, Cassandra, Oracle, , Kubernetes, PowerMock, JMeter, Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace, Jenkins and etc. * Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods * Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security * Demonstrated proficiency in cloud-native technologies, including experience with Amazon Web Services and Kubernetes * Experience with data streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka and message queuing systems * Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized, AI-assisted software development tools - including coding, code review, test acceleration, and 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 and outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations, with experience coaching engineers on safe and compliant adoption Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Experience with distributed caching platform such as Gemfire or Redis * Experience with behavior-driven development using Cucumber and continuous integration using Jenkins and Spinnaker * Experience with database technologies such as Postgres, Oracle, Mongo DB * Exceptional client relationship skills, including the ability to uncover true requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical approaches, and drive efforts to meet committed timelines * Hands-on AI experience with coding and understanding core concepts * Ability to self-drive delivery and take ownership end to end, Agile Programming Methodologies, Apache Kafka, Applications Security, Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asset Management, Automation, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Business Banking, Caching, Coaching, Code Reviews, Commercial Banking, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Database Technology, Debugging Skills, Diversity, Financial Transactions, Government, Identify Issues, Information Architecture, Investment Services, Java, Jenkins, Leadership, Messaging Middleware, MongoDB, Operational Improvement, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, Programming Tools, Quality Management, Redis, Refactoring, Root Cause Analysis, Secure Coding, Small Business, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Startup, Streaming Technology, System Architecture, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Strategy, Testing, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management ## Description * Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems * Develops secure and 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 ## Related Videos - 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