Lead Software Engineer - Java

Job Description

Are you ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career? If so, we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you. 

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Commercial & Investment Bank - Prime Synthetics (Global Portfolio Swap), you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting technology solutions for a high-profile fast-growing business area within the Prime Finance Services group. You will collaborate with global teams and business partners to deliver scalable, efficient, and innovative solutions that drive the firm’s strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, and supports a wide range of ongoing and new projects on the Global Portfolio Swap platform.

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond routine approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.

• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintain algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems.

• Supports Production, Simulation, QA, and Development environments.

• Works with the team to design, develop, and maintain various pricing systems.

• Drives innovation and adoption of best practices within the team.

• Enhances existing systems by analyzing business objectives, preparing action plans, and identifying areas for modification and improvement.

• Manages defect tracking systems, resolve issues, and prepare updates for systems.

• Participates in the full system development lifecycle using Agile methodologies.

• Collaborates effectively within the broader global teams, communicating clearly with colleagues in multiple global offices.

• Builds strong working relationships with other teams and business partners across Product Development, Front Office, Middle Office Operations, Finance, Legal, and other JPMorgan functional areas to deliver competitive, efficient, and scalable product solutions.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.

• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.

• Strong experience in Java, Spring, multithreading, REST, Data Caching Services, DB schema design, and data access technologies.

• Knowledge of automated testing methodologies/frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TDD, BDD).

• Hands-on experience in Oracle Database, SQL, and PL/SQL, including writing Stored Procedures.

• Previous experience designing ecosystems for Web applications & API Platforms.

• Experience in building, orchestrating, and deploying highly scalable REST-based stateless APIs/web services for web applications.

• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Maven), continuous integration tools (e.g., Hudson), version control systems (e.g., Git or SVN).

• Experience with streaming solution like Kafka and messaging queues like Web Sphere MQ is advantageous.

• Proficient in UNIX, Linux, and MS Windows; skilled in UNIX Shell and Perl scripting.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent.
• Experience with Public Cloud Technologies (AWS).
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies.
• Experience in financial markets, with knowledge of equity swaps and synthetic prime brokerage.

 

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.