Lead Software Engineer - Java, AWS

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank Digital and Platform Services line of business, you play a crucial role in an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering cutting-edge technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. Your contributions are vital in conducting critical technology solutions across various business functions to support the firm's objectives. In this role, you are encouraged to think innovatively and push the boundaries of what's possible in software development. **Key Responsibilities:** - Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with a focus on unconventional approaches to problem-solving - Develop secure high-quality production code, review code authored by peers, and debug as necessary - Identify opportunities for automation to enhance operational stability of software applications and systems - Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical applicability - Lead communities of practice within Software Engineering to promote the adoption of new technologies and methodologies - Foster a team culture that values diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect **Qualifications Required:** - Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience - Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability - Proficient in coding Java applications using Spring Boot - Practical experience in cloud-native technologies such as AWS services like EKS, DynamoDB, and Lambda - Strong skills in automation and continuous delivery practices - Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle - Advanced knowledge of agile methodologies including CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security - Proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a specific technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning) - Deep understanding of the financial services industry and its IT systems In addition to the mentioned qualifications and responsibilities, it is preferred for candidates to have: - Certification as an AWS Cloud Practitioner, Developer, or Solutions Architect - Proficiency in Python, Spark, and Databricks,