JPMorgan Lead Software Engineer – Java/J2EE & AWS 

United States, Ohio 

481949803

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the 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 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, equity, inclusion, and respect.
• Engages with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements and actionable tasks.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong knowledge in Java, J2EE, and Spring Boot Microservices, as well as AWS, Kafka, and strong knowledge on Design Patterns.
• Expertise in advanced Java frameworks such as Hibernate, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable and high-performance Java applications.
• Proficiency in using version control systems like Git and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong system design and architecture design skills, with the ability to create scalable and efficient software architectures.
• Experience working with messaging systems, including development of scalable real-time data processing systems.
• Experience managing technologists, building large enterprise applications beyond exposing REST endpoints on database and cloud native applications based on 12 factor methodology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions.

• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and understanding of cloud-native application development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering scalable and efficient software solutions.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools.