Java Lead Software Engineer, Asset Management Trading

JPMorgan Chase

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Work type: On-site
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $152,000–$215,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $178k

This role $184k

$137k most similar roles pay here $223k

This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $145,515–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a global financial services firm and one of the largest banks in the world, offering investment banking, commercial banking, asset management, and consumer financial services.

JPMorgan Chase currently has 436 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $152,000–$215,000 across 230 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Java Lead Software Engineer, Asset Management Trading

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The Java Lead Software Engineer role at J.P. Morgan Chase's Asset & Wealth Management division involves designing and building scalable trading systems for diverse asset classes in a fast-paced environment. This senior-level position requires hands-on expertise in developing core Java applications, implementing messaging technologies like Kafka, and driving technical innovation to enhance mission-critical trading platforms. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with traders and quants, lead code reviews, and mentor team members while focusing on continuous improvement and rapid delivery. Key skills include a strong background in Java and object-oriented design, experience with distributed systems, and knowledge of modern software architecture patterns. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial technology solutions that directly impact trading workflows at one of the world’s leading financial institutions.

Skills

Java Kafka CI/CD Docker Git Jenkins Spring Boot Maven PostgreSQL AWS Linux RESTful APIs Microservices Observability Telemetry

What you'll do

Design and engineer scalable, high-performance trading systems for multiple asset classes.
Build core Java applications for mission-critical trading platforms.
Architect and implement next-generation messaging technologies like Kafka.
Drive technical innovation and scale GenAI practices in software development.
Lead code reviews and mentor team members to ensure engineering excellence.

What we're looking for

Proven experience designing and building end-to-end software systems.
Strong knowledge of core Java and object-oriented design principles.
Experience with messaging technologies like Kafka in distributed systems.
Solid understanding of modern software architecture and design patterns.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
Commitment to engineering excellence, code quality, and continuous improvement.
Dedication to rapid delivery and deploying code to production daily.

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