Securities Lending Java Senior Lead Software Engineer

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

We're seeking a Java development lead for our Securities Lending Technology Team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of software engineers in developing and maintaining high-performance financial applications using a variety of technologies. The ideal candidate is a skilled technologist with a track record of delivering top-quality solutions, proficient in Java, Spring Boot/ Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDMS with SQL, and messaging platforms like Apache Kafka and MQ.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Securities Lending Technology Team, your role will involve solving complex business problems through innovative engineering practices. Your deep knowledge and expertise will be applied across all aspects of the software development lifecycle. You will be expected to collaborate continuously with various stakeholders, maintaining a focus on shared objectives. Our team values a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and learning. We foster a collaborative, trusting, and thought-provoking environment that promotes diversity of thought and creative solutions for the benefit of our global customers.

Job responsibilities

• Provide overall direction, oversight, and coaching for a team of entry-level to mid-level software engineers that work on basic to moderately complex tasks
• Be accountable for decisions that influence teams’ resources, budget, tactical operations, and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures
• Ensures successful collaboration across teams and stakeholders
• Identifies and mitigates issues to execute a book of work while escalating issues as necessary
• Provides input to leadership regarding budget, approach, and technical considerations to improve operational efficiencies and functionality for the team
• Creates a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for team members and prioritizes diverse representation

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Java, Spring Boot/ Spring Framework, Hibernate concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Strong experience in Java, Spring Boot/ Spring Framework, Hibernate
• RDMS experience with SQL, Performance Tuning   and preferably with Oracle 19c
• Solid understanding of messaging platforms such as Apache Kafka and MQ and their integration in real-time applications
• Designing solutions that are resilient and scalable and able to utilise either on premise or cloud-based infrastructure based on business and budget requirements.
• Self-starter, delivery focused, strong experience on Agile methodology
• Mentoring and developing a team of software engineers
• Keen to understand and solve business related problems and a track record of high performance and delivery
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience of AWS cloud based technologies
• Knowledge in Finance, particularly knowledge of Prime Brokerage and Securities Lending products and business
• Object Oriented design skills with good knowledge of object modelling and design patterns.

 

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health