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Job description
JPMorgan Chase is hiring a Lead Software Engineer - Backend — a full-time, based in Columbus, OH role. Apply directly on JPMorgan Chase's careers page below.
Lead Software Engineer- Back End Java or Python
Location: Columbus, OH, United States
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 Consumer and Community Banking, you are an integral part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a core technical contributor, you will be responsible for implementing critical technology solutions across multiple technical domains within various business functions, all in support of the firm’s business objectives.
Job responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end solutions in the form of cloud-native microservices architecture applications leveraging the latest technologies and the best industry practices.
- Use domain modelling techniques to allow us to build best in class business products.
- Structure software so that it is easy to understand, test and evolve.
- Build solutions that avoid single points of failure, using scalable architectural patterns.
- Develop secure code so that our customers and ourselves are protected from malicious actors.
- Promptly investigate and fix issues and ensure they do not resurface in the future.
- Make sure our releases happen with zero downtime for our end-users and promptly
- See that our data is written and read in a way that's optimized for our needs.
- Keep an eye on performance, making sure we use the right approach to identify and solve problems and ensure our systems are reliable and easy to operate
- Keep us up to date by continuously updating our technologies and patterns.
- Support the products you've built through their entire lifecycle, including in production and during incident management
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
- Recent hands-on professional experience as a back-end software engineer
- Experience in coding in a recent version of the Java programming language
- Experience in designing and implementing effective tests (unit, component, integration, end-to-end, performance, etc.)
- Experience with cloud technologies and distributed systems, RESTful APIs and web technologies.
- Knowledge of messaging frameworks.
- Seasoned with operating, supporting and the security of mission critical software applications.
- Understanding with different kinds of data stores (including relational data stores)
- Hands-on experience designing and building enterprise-scale, high-volume data processing applications using SQL and NoSQL databases
About Us
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Organization
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.Carry out critical tech solutions across multiple technical areas as an integral part of an agile teamGet Software Engineer jobs like this→
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Lead Software Engineer - Backend at JPMorgan Chase?
The required skills for Lead Software Engineer - Backend at JPMorgan Chase include: Java, Python, Microservices, REST, SQL, NoSQL.
What is the seniority level for Lead Software Engineer - Backend at JPMorgan Chase?
Lead Software Engineer - Backend at JPMorgan Chase is a Senior / Manager level position.
How do I apply for Lead Software Engineer - Backend at JPMorgan Chase?
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