Lead Software Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Microservices

Base Pay/Salary
Chicago,IL $133,000.00-$185,000.00
Job Description
Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate & Investment Bank, 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. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

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
Lead the design and implementation of distributed micro-services using Java and Spring Boot
Architect and develop event-driven systems utilizing Apache Kafka for real-time data processing
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
Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect
Mentor and develop junior engineers, helping them grow their technical skills and career paths
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges in production environments, ensuring system reliability and performance
Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, and evaluate their potential impact on our technology stack
 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience 
Extensive experience with Java and Spring Boot
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven track record of leading teams in building and deploying distributed micro-services architectures
Extensive experience with Apache Kafka for building event-driven architectures
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, web services, and integration patterns
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
Practical cloud native experience
Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle 
In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills along with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and DevOps practices and advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
Familiarity with modern full stack technologies
Exposure to cloud technologies
Exposure to relational and non-relational databases such as Oracle & Cassandra
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.