Lead Software Engineer - Java

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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Asset Wealth Management team, you will participate in the development of our innovative multi-asset trading platform on AWS.

This role demands a hands-on leader with deep expertise in streaming, non-blocking, reactive Java programming, and a strong background in microservices architecture, domain-driven design, and cloud technologies.

Job Responsibilities


* Actively engage with and lead a team of technologists to develop and deploy applications to the highest standards, ensuring alignment with business and functional requirements.


* Design and implement microservices in Java, utilizing streaming, non-blocking, and reactive programming techniques, while contributing directly to the codebase.


* Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.


* Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.


* Utilize technologies such as Kafka, IBM MQ, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis cache, MSK, and AWS to build scalable and efficient systems, providing both strategic direction and hands-on support.


* Drive the adoption of domain-driven design principles and ensure the architecture supports the trading platform's multi-asset capabilities, while actively participating in architectural discussions.


* Oversee and contribute to the development of technical documentation, including service APIs using Swagger, ensuring robust logging, auditability, security, and monitoring features.


* Participate in API design sessions and guide the selection of design patterns for the team, while also contributing to the design process.


* Lead and participate in code review sessions, providing sign-off and ensuring high maintainability through TDD/BDD approaches.


* Demonstrate scalability of services using mock testing frameworks and other tools, actively engaging in testing and validation processes.


* Mentor, groom, and guide junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development within the organization.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills


* 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record in building distributed architecture systems, especially those involving large data volumes and real-time distribution


* Deep knowledge and expertise in Java pro...