JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Lead Software Engineer - Java
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Lead Software Engineer – Payments Technology
Join us to shape the future of payments technology in a dynamic, agile environment. You’ll have the opportunity to deliver transformative solutions, collaborate with skilled teams, and leverage AI to redefine how we build and support our products. At JPMorgan Chase, your expertise will drive innovation, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous growth, making a tangible impact on the financial industry.
About the Role
As a Lead Software Engineer in the Payments team, you will spearhead technical solutions for a fully cloud-based payments application. Your work will span the entire development lifecycle—from translating business requirements into cutting-edge code to deploying and supporting high-stakes production systems. thumbnail shape this rapidly evolving business with robust technology that ensures scalability, security, and seamless user experiences.
The role sits at the intersection of software engineering excellence, agile innovation, and operational stability, inviting you to lead technical excellence, mentor peers, and champion diversity while transforming how financial transactions are executed.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement creative software solutions, from conceptualisation to production readiness
- Develop, code review, and debug secure, high-performance applications, ensuring stellar quality standards
- Leverage AI to enhance code analysis, automate testing, and optimise the development lifecycle
- Proactively identify inefficiencies in production, proposing solutions for automation or recurring issue elimination
- Lead technical design reviews with cross-functional teams, assessing scalability, performance, and alignment with business objectives
- Foster communities of practice (CoPs) across Software Engineering, promoting emerging technologies and cross-functional collaboration
- Contribute to a diverse, inclusive culture that values growth, opportunity, and respect
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Requirements
Required Qualifications, Skills & Capabilities
- Demonstrated hands-on coding experience with a verifiable track record of successful software delivery
- Deep knowledge of system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Advanced proficiency in at least one programming language, ideally Java
- Expertise in automation and continuous delivery (CD) methodologies
- Full-cycle mastery of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Strong grounding in agile methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines, application resiliency, and cybersecurity best practices
- Practical experience in financial services IT systems and the challenges of regulated environments
- Cloud-native expertise, demonstrating familiarity with scalable architectures, Kubernetes, and DevOps principles
Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Capabilities
- Proven hands-on experience with AI—including coding, understanding algorithmic principles, and applications in software workflows
- Self-driven mindset with the ability to take ownership of end-to-end delivery and mentor peers
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Why Join Us?
At J.P. Morgan, we shape the future of financial services by empowering corporations, governments, and institutional investors across 100+ countries. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in traditional values but propelled by innovation—balancing trusted partnerships with agile creativity.
Our global workforce thrives on: ✔ Intellectual challenge—solving complex problems at scale while influencing next-generation payment technology ✔ Diversity & inclusion—we celebrate差异differences, drive innovation through intersectional collaboration, and dismantle barriers to candid, growth-oriented dialogue ✔ Continuous learning—access to mentorship, professional development, and world-class technology to sharpen expertise
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an equitable environment. We actively seek candidates from all backgrounds and may accommodate requests for accommodations, including mental health, physical needs, religious practices, or disabilities, during the hiring process. Visit J.P. Morgan’s FAQ for details.
Join us to rewrite the future of payments. Your skills will not only shape the ledger of tomorrow—they’ll drive the change.
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