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Senior Lead Software Engineer - Payments Tech / Java

JP Morgan

5 - 10 years

Jersey City

Posted: 23/05/2026

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 JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, Payment Services technology 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. 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 
  • Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others 
  • Requires 50% of the time being hands on performing code reviews or developing new code 
  • 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 
  • Provides guidance to immediate team of software engineers on daily tasks and activities 
  • Sets the overall guidance and expectations for team output, practices, and collaboration 
  • Manages stakeholder relationships and the team’s work in accordance with compliance standards, service level agreements, and business requirements 
  • Manage and grow the careers of software engineers 

     

     

     

    Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience. In addition, demonstrated coaching and mentoring experience 
  • Must have development experience in Java, Spring / SpringBoot Framework and Microservices
  • Experience leading and managing software engineering teams, with a focus on individual growth and overall team performance. 
  • Proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods 
  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle 
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security and Practical cloud native experience 
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems 
  • Experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field and expertise in technology disciplines 
  • Very good understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices. 
  • Hands on experience working with high throughput, low latency distributed systems ensuring efficient communication and integration between different systems. 
  • Proven record of providing end-user support with excellent problem-solving abilities. 

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

  • Practical cloud native experience 
  • Practical Cockroach & Cassandra experience 
  • Reactive programming

About Company

JP Morgan Chase & Co. is one of the world's largest and most prestigious financial institutions, headquartered in New York City. It operates in over 100 countries, providing a wide range of financial services including investment banking, asset management, commercial banking, and wealth management.The company serves corporations, governments, institutions, and individual clients, offering expertise in areas such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), securities trading, and credit management. Known for its global reach and financial strength, JP Morgan is a leader in innovation and sustainability within the banking industry.

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