Senior Lead Software Engineer - Performance / Systems

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer - Performance / Systems Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology - Compliance Technology 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.

 Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute performance test plans and strategies to ensure applications are scalable and reliable, utilizing tools like JMeter, Grafana, and Prometheus to identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize application performance and resource utilization, implementing solutions for real-time performance monitoring
• Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and OpenShift to ensure optimal performance in cloud environments, developing shell scripts to automate testing and monitoring tasks
• Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement REST APIs, ensuring compliance with Open API Standards, while leveraging cloud tools and microservices architecture to enhance performance and scalability
• Implement deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Travis, ensuring accessibility and security compliance across all systems and applications
• Manage user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, developing automated testing platforms and unit tests to ensure code quality and performance
• Apply Agile methodologies to effectively manage and deliver performance engineering projects, proactively identifying hidden problems and patterns in data to drive improvements in coding hygiene and system architecture
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and participate in events exploring new and emerging technologies
• Foster a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience. In addition, 2+ years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with experience in performance engineering or a similar role
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and proficiency in performance testing and monitoring tools like JMeter, Blaze meter, Grafana, Prometheus, and Dynatrace
• Experience with AWS/cloud computing, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and shell scripting
• Skilled in designing and implementing REST APIs, ensuring compliance with Open API Standards, and knowledgeable in cloud technologies and microservices architecture
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Travis, and understanding of accessibility and security compliance.
• Proficient in managing user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams, contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in financial services or a related industry
• Certifications in performance testing or cloud technologies
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies.
• Exposure to cloud technologies (i.e., AWS)
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within disciplines such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mobile
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices, with overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle

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

Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You’ll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.