Lead Software Engineer - Oracle HCM Payroll

JOB DESCRIPTION

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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology Employee Platforms 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 objective
 

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Oracle HCM workstream for a multi‑platform US payroll automation program, defining scope, deliverables, milestones, and inter‑platform dependencies
• Translate business requirements into clear functional designs and configuration workbooks; maintain end‑to‑end traceability from requirements through release
• Configure and optimize Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll (elements, balances, costing, retro/proration, payroll flows, year‑end processing) and ensure accurate integrations and reconciliations
• Plan and oversee the delivery lifecycle—requirements analysis, solution design, configuration, testing, change control and readiness, cutover, and release
• Govern changes and releases: assess impacts of quarterly updates and legislative patches, coordinate cutover activities, and publish release communications
• Partner with the Payroll and HR organizations and extended technology teams to align on scope, timelines, success criteria, and change control; provide clear, timely updates on status, risks, and issues
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, including data privacy, segregation of duties, SOX‑relevant controls, and audit readiness; provide evidence for audits and reviews
• Direct and mentor cross‑functional team members (functional analysts, testers, release coordinators); set standards for documentation quality and delivery readiness
• Manage third parties and Oracle Support: open and drive SRs to resolution, coordinate vendor deliverables, and escalate issues as needed
• Serve as the functional technology stakeholder for service operations, partnering with support and engineering to drive incident/problem resolution, RCA outcomes, preventive actions, and SLA compliance
• Maintain comprehensive documentation (functional designs, configuration records, test scripts and evidence, runbooks, SOPs) and ensure version control
   

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• 5+ years of hands‑on functional experience with Oracle HCM (Fusion), including 5+ years specializing in Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll as a lead or SME
• Deep expertise in US payroll configuration: elements, balances, costing, retro/proration, payroll flows, payment methods, year‑end processing, and reconciliations
• Strong US payroll domain knowledge: federal, state, and local tax withholding; garnishments; benefits‑linked deductions; FLSA and overtime rules; quarter‑end and year‑end processes
• Experience managing quarterly updates and legislative patches, including impact assessment, regression planning, and coordinated release execution
• Familiarity with integrations across HR, Time, Benefits, Finance/GL (e.g., HCM Extracts, HDL/PBL, OIC, REST/SOAP, secure file‑based)
• Proven track record planning and overseeing end‑to‑end delivery (requirements analysis, solution design, configuration, testing, change control/readiness, cutover, and release)
• Vendor and Oracle Support coordination experience (SR lifecycle management, escalation, and resolution tracking)
• Clear, concise communication skills with ability to engage Payroll, HR, and technology stakeholders; strong documentation discipline
   

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll Implementation certification(s)
• Proficiency with Oracle HCM Cloud tools: Fast Formulas, HCM Extracts, HDL, OTBI, and BI Publisher
• Experience with US multi‑state payroll complexities and locality‑specific tax updates
• Experience coordinating testing cycles and managing defects to closure
• Experience with time solutions and external payroll/tax/benefits providers including interface design and reconciliation

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
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.