Lead Software Engineer - Sr. AWS/Java Developer

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade services supporting the ATM Channel Product
• Develop and maintain Java-based services with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Design, build, and govern APIs (REST and/or event-driven), including documentation, versioning, and lifecycle management
• Build data solutions using relational and/or NoSQL databases, applying sound schema design and performance optimization techniques
• Implement cloud-native patterns including microservices, containers, orchestration, observability, and automation
• Drive engineering best practices across development, testing, deployment, and production operations
• Apply AI-assisted engineering workflows to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality, safety, and security standards
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and decision-making leadership across the team
• Perform thorough code reviews to ensure secure coding, test coverage, clean architecture, and maintainable implementations
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure disciplined delivery aligned with change management, auditability, and access control expectations

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience in professional software engineering, including hands-on backend development and production operations
• Advanced Java expertise and strong command of modern backend engineering practices, and experience working on Java Frameworks (Spring boot, Microservices, API Development, and Design Patterns)
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, securing, and operating APIs, including versioning and performance considerations
• Solid experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including schema design, indexing, transactions, and performance tuning
• Proven experience delivering cloud-native systems using containers, orchestration, continuous integration/continuous delivery, and observability
• Strong knowledge of secure software development practices and operational readiness for production services and end to end testing of application
• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering partners
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills including structured thinking, root-cause analysis, and pragmatic decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive work to completion with consistent follow-through

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience building high-availability, low-latency services for high-traffic customer channels
• Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems design patterns
• Experience building automated testing strategies (unit, integration, contract, and performance testing)
• Experience coaching engineers on incident response, on-call practices, and operational excellence
• Experience applying AI-assisted tools to improve developer productivity while maintaining strong controls and quality practices

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.