Lead Software Engineer - Blockchain / Java

JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase · Banking · Jersey City, NJ +1 · Corporate Sector

Lead Software Engineer role in the Commercial and Investment Banking team at JPMorgan Chase, focusing on blockchain and Java. The role involves enhancing, building, and delivering technology products, conducting technical solutions, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include creative software solutions, secure code development, identifying automation opportunities, leading vendor evaluation sessions, and driving communities of practice. Requires formal software engineering training, 5+ years of experience, deep knowledge in Machine Learning/Deep Learning (though the role is not AI-related), proficiency in automation, SDLC, agile methodologies, cloud-native experience, and financial services IT systems knowledge. Preferred qualifications include Java/Spring framework, cloud platforms, deep blockchain understanding, smart contract development, and team leadership in adopting new technologies.

What you'd actually do

  1. 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
  2. Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
  3. Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
  4. 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
  5. Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies

Skills

Required

  • Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts
  • 5+ years of applied experience
  • Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
  • Practical cloud native experience

Nice to have

  • Extensive hands-on experience with Java and the Spring framework, including designing and building scalable backend systems.
  • Practical experience with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), including deploying, managing, and scaling applications in cloud environments.
  • Deep understanding of blockchain technologies, with experience working on public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, as well as institutional/private blockchains.
  • Familiarity with smart contract development, decentralized applications (dApps), and integrating blockchain solutions with traditional enterprise systems.
  • Experience leading teams in adopting new technologies and best practices across software engineering communities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive innovation in complex technical environments.

What the JD emphasized

  • Deep knowledge in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and related fields.
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems