Lead Software Engineer- Java and Kafka

Posted: Saturday, 04 April 2026
Valid Thru: Monday, 04 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/04/2026 09:22:09
Indexed on: 04/04/2026 09:22:09

Location: Jersey City, NJ, 07097, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is hiring!

Description:

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 JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank's Regulatory Reporting Team, you will play a key role in an agile team responsible for developing and maintaining technology solutions that support critical business functions. You will contribute technical expertise to deliver secure, stable, and scalable products, ensuring compliance and performance across multiple business areas.

Job Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and troubleshoot software solutions for data processing workflows
  • Implement real-time data processing systems to manage large datasets efficiently
  • Ensure all data processing solutions meet security and compliance requirements
  • Document workflows, system architecture, and best practices for data processing
  • Optimize data pipelines for improved performance and scalability
  • Monitor and resolve performance issues in Kafka and Spark applications
  • Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote adoption of new technologies within the engineering team
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • Support ongoing maintenance and enhancements of existing systems


Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience
  • Hands-on software engineering experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Java, Kafka, and SQL
  • Experience developing Java applications for data ingestion, transformation, and storage
  • Ability to integrate data processing solutions with AWS services (e.g., Amazon MSK, S3, Lambda, EMR)
  • Strong understanding of AWS cloud architectures
  • Experience with data enrichment, transformation, and optimization
  • Skilled in debugging and maintaining code in large-scale environments
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing real-time data processing solutions
  • Familiarity with modern programming languages and database querying
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills


Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Experience with Python or shell scripting in a Linux environment
  • Background in building distributed systems for large-scale applications
  • Knowledge of Spark Structured Streaming and Spark SQL
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
  • Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements in financial services
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and support team development


JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader 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 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

Base Pay/Salary
Jersey City, NJ $152, 000.00 - $215, 000.00 / year

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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