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# Lead Software Engineer JAVA Backend - Morgan Money

- **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, IBM WebSphere MQ, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Production Code, Ethereum, Apache Kafka, Video Streaming
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/210768963

## About the Role

* Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
 * Have excellent programming experience in Core Java
 * Implement TDD and BDD techniques, with a focus on leveraging mocking frameworks for effective testing
 * Demonstrate an understanding of IoC frameworks in Java, such as native Spring
 * Understand next generation messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, Solace or Ignite
 * Strong grasp of engineering principles, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
 * Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.)
 * Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

 * Have exposure to working with trading, FIX engines or related technologies.
 * Experience in smart contracts, Ethereum and digital wallets
 * Exposure to cloud technologies and certification
 * Python skills are highly desirable

## Description

* Confidently collaborates directly with Investment Teams, Traders, and Portfolio Managers, effectively bridging communication without relying on business analysts or Project Managers.
 * Thrives in a fast-paced environment, contributing to one of Asset Management's most high-profile platforms.
 * Operates as part of an agile team, regularly deploying software updates to production and adjusting to the dynamic needs and scale of the business.
 * Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies
 * Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
 * Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
 * Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
 * Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
 * Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.