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Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack Java / React
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Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack Java / React
Lead Software Engineer – Payments Technology (Global)
J.P. Morgan / JPMorganChase
Role Overview
Join J.P. Morgan, a global leader in financial services, and take on a fulfilling career opportunity to shape cutting-edge solutions at the forefront of technology. As Lead Software Engineer within the Payments Technology team, you’ll be part of an agile engineering breadth, collaborating to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient technology products that set industry benchmarks. This role will challenge you to push boundaries, lead innovation, and drive secure, high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Innovation
- Design & Implement innovative software solutions that address complex business requirements, transcending routine engineering paradigms.
- Develop High-Standard Code – Write secure, performant production code; conduct peer code reviews, debugging, and optimisation.
- Advance AI-Assisted Engineering – Drive adoption of enterprise-approved AI-assisted tools (e.g., code review, refactoring, test acceleration, incident analysis) to improve:
- Code quality & delivery speed
- Operational efficiency (e.g., incident resolution, root-cause analysis)
- Establish secure coding standards and validation protocols (secure coding, automated testing).
- Encourage knowledge sharing of proven best practices across the team.
- Optimise Automation – Leveraging AI and toolchain capabilities to enhance efficiency in CI/CD pipelines, testing, and system resilience.
Problem-Solving & Stability
- Root-Cause & Remediation – Identify opportunities to automate recurring issue resolution, reducing technical debt and improving overall system stability.
- Assess Emerging Tech – Lead vendor/startup evaluations for architectural fit, evaluating technical feasibility, security, and scalability against current systems and information architectures.
Core Responsibilities
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Deliver Secure & Scalable Systems
- Collaborate in cross-functional teams to enhance, maintain, and innovate software solutions supporting critical payments and transactional infrastructure.
- Provide technical guidance to both development and operations teams, fostering seamless workflows.
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Technical Accountability
- Drive decision-making through deep technical evaluation and mentorship.
- Align technical roadmaps with business priorities to meet firm objectives.
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Leadership
- Mentor junior engineers and coach peers on modern development practices, including AI adoption guidelines.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills
Technical Expertise
- Formal education or certification in software engineering, combined with significant in-depth applied experience across:
- System Design
- Application Development
- Testing & Validation (manual + automated, including regression/troubleshooting)
- Operational stability (e.g., Uptime, performance optimization)
- Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Kotlin, Clojure, JavaScript).
- Practical Cloud-Native Experience (e.g., cloud infrastructure design, microservices, APIs).
- Understanding of financial services (%) IT systems and transactional workflows.
AI Integration
- Demonstrated experience with AI-assisted tools such as:
- AI-based code review & refactoring (e.g., GitHub Copilot, TabNine, DeepCode).
- Automated testing & test strategy acceleration (e.g., test coverage simulation, LLMs for test generation).
- Incident mitigation (e.g., LLM-assisted root-cause analysis jackets).
- Directive in validating AI outputs for accuracy, security, performance, and operational alignment.
Responsible AI Practices
- Deep knowledge of the ethical/secure development of AI tools within engineering workflows, including:
- Data sensitivity (handling regulated data, e.g., PII, financial records).
- Secure AI usage policies (input/output validation, bias-parity safeguards).
- Coaching to ensure compliant & secure AI adoption across teams.
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Methodologies & Security
- Fluent in Agile/DevOps methodologies:
- CI/CD pipelines
- Application resilience frameworks
- Security-integrated workflows (e.g., shift-left security)
- Advanced expertise in systems security, fault tolerance, and **secure CI/CD.
About J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan Chase delivers client-centric financial solutions across corporations, governments, private clients, and institutions in over 100+ countries. Our legacy lies on building durable partnerships—we don’t just provide transactions; we provide strategic direction and resilience in an ever-competitive world.
Our people are our strength. We seek diverse talent, fostering an inclusive environment where:
- 🌐 Diverse perspectives drive innovation.
- 📈 Cultural transformation sits at the core of business oversight.
- 🔐 Equality and accessibility are non-negotiable—we adhere to international labor law compliance with our accommodations policy.
💡 Learn more [about JPMorgan’s philosophy, commitment to DEI, and workplace accommodations](🔗 Faqs page).
Why Join Payments Technology at JPMorgan?
We are the backbone of transactional integrity—driving secure, stable, and timely digital payments infrastructure that keep global commerce moving. As part of our team, you’ll:
- Work alongside thought leaders in finance & tech.
- See direct impact on fintech/products relied upon by institutions worldwide.
- Engage with fast-paced agile teams shaping the future of money.
Prepare to be the engine of financial revolution. Apply today.
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