Lead Software Engineer

JPMorgan Chase

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On-site
Location
OHWilmington, DE
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Full-time
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2 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

As a Lead Software Engineer within the Chief Technology Office - Engineering Services & Platforms team, you will design, develop, and maintain software solutions that provide inner loop development tools for a global engineering community. You will build reliable, well-documented production code while participating in architectural decisions, technical roadmap discussions, and mentoring junior engineers. Your daily work involves resolving performance bottlenecks, conducting code reviews, and leading communities of practice to drive the adoption of emerging technologies. The role requires advanced proficiency in Java or Go, experience with RESTful API design, and expertise in automation, CI/CD, and application resiliency. You will manage desktop software configuration across Mac, Linux, and Windows using tools like Homebrew, Chocolatey, and Docker. Additionally, you will oversee the integration of AI-assisted development tools while ensuring secure, compliant usage within engineering workflows.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, test, and maintain reliable, well-documented software solutions for internal developer tools.
  • Develop secure, high-quality production code while reviewing and debugging code written by others.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and critical production issues.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap discussions for the engineering platform.
  • Lead communities of practice to drive adoption of leading-edge technologies across the firm.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Manage the distribution and packaging of software across Mac, Linux, and Windows platforms.
  • Guide the safe and compliant integration of AI-assisted tools into engineering workflows.

What we're looking for

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
  • Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java or Go.
  • Proficiency in automation, continuous delivery methods, and advanced understanding of CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
  • Experience with RESTful API design and development.
  • Understanding of enterprise desktop software configuration across Mac, Linux, and Windows including OS-level environment setup and system policies.
  • Experience with desktop software packaging and distribution technologies like Homebrew, Chocolatey, apt/yum, MSI/MSIX, or Docker.
  • Demonstrated experience leading the use of AI-assisted development tools and understanding responsible AI in engineering workflows.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial services industry and IT systems (preferred).
  • Experience with cloud-based and containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Terraform (preferred).

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