Lead Software Engineer - Java with Kafka at JPMorganChase in Tampa, FL (onsite), with a salary range of USD 123,500 to 175,000 per year, acting as a core technical contributor and agile team lead within the Commercial & Investment Bank to deliver scalable, secure technology products.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement innovative software solutions, including architecture, development, and troubleshooting, with the ability to tackle problems beyond standard approaches.
- Inspire and mentor a team of entry‑ to mid‑level engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Oversee technical design, architecture, and implementation to deliver scalable, high‑quality outcomes.
- Create architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring design constraints are respected during coding.
- Analyze large and diverse data sets to produce visualizations and reporting that support ongoing software and systems improvements.
- Identify opportunities to automate recurring remediation tasks to improve operational stability.
- Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to probe architectural designs and determine applicability to existing systems.
- Foster communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new technologies.
- Drive adoption of enterprise‑authorized AI assisted engineering practices to enhance code quality, delivery speed, and outcomes, while establishing validation standards and encouraging pattern reuse.
- Leverage SDLC tools, including AI assisted development and automation capabilities, to maximize automation value.
- Contribute to a team culture that emphasizes diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.
Requirements
- Formal training or certification in Software Engineering concepts plus 5+ years of practical experience.
- Proven leadership in using approved AI assisted software development tools, with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
- Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption.
- Hands‑on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
- Proficiency across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Advanced grasp of agile practices including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
- Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and processes within a technical discipline (cloud, AI/ML, mobile, etc.).
- Ability to tackle design and functionality challenges independently with minimal oversight.
- Proficiency in Java, REST, and microservices, with experience building event driven microservices and Kafka streaming.
- Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and public or private cloud infrastructure.
- Proven track record of providing end user support with strong problem‑solving abilities.
Technologies
- Java
- REST
- Microservices
- Kafka
- Spring Framework
- Spring Boot
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- ECS
- Python
- Copilot
- VS Code
- IntelliJ
- Relational databases
- NoSQL databases
- Cloud infrastructure
- Public cloud
- Private cloud
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care coverage
- On‑site health and wellness centers
- Retirement savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental health support
- Financial coaching
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Exposure to AI workflows using Python and Copilot within code editors such as VS Code or IntelliJ.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, etc.).
- Familiarity with Kafka messaging systems.
- Understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
About Us
JPMorganChase is among the oldest financial institutions, delivering innovative financial solutions to a wide range of clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. With a history spanning over two centuries, the organization leads 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 by role, experience, skill set, and location. Eligible roles may include commission-based pay or discretionary incentive compensation, distributed as cash or equity based on performance. A broad array of benefits and programs is available to meet employee needs, subject to eligibility.
Our people are our strength, and we value diverse talents within a global workforce. JPMorganChase is an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on protected attributes such as race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial and Investment Bank operates as a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments. Corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The team provides strategic advice, capital raising, risk management, and liquidity management across global markets.