Lead Software Engineer - Java, Spring, API, Kubernetes

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Chicago, IL
Job 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 Community & Consumer Bank - Digital Communications 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.



Job responsibilities

  • Executes 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
  • 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
  • Demonstrates personal agility and collaborates effectively within a team


Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
  • Advanced in one or more programming language(s) such as Java , using Spring frameworks or similar
  • Advanced hand on experience of databases, such as, Cockroach, Cassandra or similar
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, API design , Automation , CI/CD , Application Resiliency , and Security
  • Hands on architecture design experience and working knowledge of distributed systems, including event-based system architecture using platforms such as Kafka .
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
  • Practical cloud native experience, such as AWS, in a highly scalable environment
  • Hands on experience with containers, such as Kubernetes or Docker
  • Proficiency in performance analysis and tuning


Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Hands on experience as Full Stack Software Engineer with knowledge of the impact of APIs on a User Interface
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems


About Us


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.


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.


We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans



About the Team


Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
Posted 2026-03-10

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