Lead Software Engineer - Kotlin / Java

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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate and Investment Bank Markets, Foreign Exchange Services - Transact, you will be an integral part of an agile team focused on developing, improving, and implementing cutting-edge technology products that emphasize security, stability, and scalability. In your role as a principal technical contributor, you will provide vital technology solutions across diverse technical domains and business functions, ensuring alignment with the firm's strategic objectives.

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
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience in building high-performance latency-sensitive event-driven applications
• Strong experience in building concurrent/multi-threaded software in Java and/or Kotlin, Microservices, latency sensitive applications
• Experience developing web-based applications with large user bases
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Excellent understanding of application resiliency, and security
• Strong computer science foundations
• Ability to work well in a team environment, contributing to a culture of collaboration and mutual support
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with containerised technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with the following tools & technologies: FIX, Solace, ActiveMQ / RabbitMQ / Kafka or similar
• Experience in cloud technologies
• Experience in forex (FX) products or similar
• Familiarity with agile development practices

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 and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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