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Lead Software Engineer - Java/Spring Boot/AWS/Big Data

Texas, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for its Commercial & Community Risk Technology team. This role involves designing, developing, and enhancing secure, stable, and scalable technology products within an agile environment. Responsibilities include executing creative software solutions, writing and reviewing production code, automating issue remediation, leading vendor evaluations, and driving adoption of new technologies through communities of practice. The position requires extensive experience in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, Big Data, and relational databases, along with a strong understanding of software engineering concepts and agile methodologies.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Commercial & Community Risk Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.

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 and 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 evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
  • Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
  • Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

  • Formal training or certification on Software Engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
  • 10+years proven hands-on Java, J2ee, Front End (React) based technical skills.
  • Experience with development of microservices and REST API using Spring Boot, experience with Kubernetes/Containers
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, including Amazon ECS (Fargate), API Gateway, AWS Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, AuroraDB and its related services such as SQS/SNS, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC, and S3.
  • Experience with Cloud Computing, Spring boot, Spring cloud.
  • Knowledge on Big Data technical stack
  • Experience with Relational Databases & SQL
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
  • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

  • Experience with Scala and Spark is a valuable asset.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts is an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in Unix, shell scripting, and Python is considered a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
  • Practical cloud native experience
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle

ABOUT US

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits. You’ll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.

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    In a full stack application with high traffic, what would you do to make the application highly efficient?

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    How would you troubleshoot a bug that only happens sometimes?

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    What are the internal workings of the HashMap collections? How does the .add() and .put() methods work to make the get and fetch process as O(1) complexity.

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    Difference between a hashmap and a hashlist

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    If some of your REST endpoints are slow and not behaving normally, how would you diagnose the problem, and how would you fix it.

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