Lead Software Engineer - Java Developer Lead

About the position

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level. As a Java Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Asset & Wealth Management Technology, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java and .NET developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Actively participate in coding, debugging, and developing innovative solutions to address complex technical challenges.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in Java-based development and architecture, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, maintaining high-quality code standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and enhancements that meet business needs.
• Ensure seamless integration and functionality of API gateways and network components, optimizing performance and reliability.
• Assist team members with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, offering hands-on support and expertise.
• Coordinate with global teams to ensure alignment and effective communication across different time zones, driving project success.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and practices, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with formal training or certification.
• Strong Agile software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, JPA, and API Development.
• Experience with AWS and Azure Cloud Services; working knowledge of Python.
• Skilled in SQL/NoSQL databases like Aurora Postgres and SQL Server.
• Expertise in microservices and cloud development.
• Proficient in memory/CPU optimization and tuning.
• Advanced understanding of application, data, and infrastructure architecture.
• Ability to collaborate with high-performing teams to achieve common goals.
• Familiarity with DevOps, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Experience in leading and mentoring team members for professional growth.

Nice-to-haves

• A proactive leader who can take initiative and drive projects to completion, inspiring others to achieve excellence.
• A team player who can build strong relationships and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
• A strategic thinker who can align technical solutions with business goals, driving innovation and success.