Job Description

Join an agile team that designs and delivers front office software solutions for loan trading, risk management and profit and loss

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Credit Technology team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.. You will design, develop, and troubleshoot multiple components across complex systems while partnering closely with traders and control functions to deliver reliable, low-latency workflows.

Job responsibilities

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
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
Develop and integrate trading workflows and loan reference data for the Secondary Loan Trading desk.
Build scalable, front-office-facing services that streamline trading workflow management and enhance desk productivity.
Design, implement, and troubleshoot components end to end, accounting for upstream and downstream dependencies and technical implications.
Translate evolving business demands into clear technical requirements and pragmatic solutions under time constraints, apply structured troubleshooting to isolate root causes and resolve issues across services and data flows.
Adhere to secure coding practices and engineering methodologies to deliver stable, maintainable systems throughout the SDLC.
Good individual contributor, ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
Hands-on experience with system design, application development, testing, and operational stability with strong proficiency in Python.
Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in large corporate environments; strong SQL and database querying skills.
Advanced understanding of agile practices including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
Demonstrated experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle.
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Familiarity with modern front-end technologies.
Familiarity with Java and Spring Boot.
Practical experience with cloud-native development (AWS).
Knowledge of Fixed Income products, with emphasis on syndicated and secondary loans.

About Us

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

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

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