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Lead Software Engineer - Big Data, Java/Python

AT JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase

Lead Software Engineer - Big Data, Java/Python

Chicago, IL

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 the Commercial & Investment Bank's 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives. You'll be tasked with keeping the team and other key stakeholders up to speed on the progress of what's being developed. Coming in with an understanding of the importance of end-to-end software development-such as Agile frameworks-is key. And best of all, you'll be working with and sharing ideas, information and innovation with our global team of technologists from all over the world.

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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 and enhance modern infrastructure, operations and advancement in stable and matured technology platforms
  • Enhance modern infrastructure, operations and advancement in stable and matured technology platforms. 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
  • Govern Architecture and Design Quality of Service in production environments
  • Perform cross impact analysis with systems, products , third party technology & business stakeholders to ensure systemic changes are handled seamlessly
  • Partner with firm wide technology architecture councils, working groups with the intent of defining, driving apt software development practices in product operating model. Document and deliver crisp communication in various artifacts as needed in product roadmap and execution to technology, product and business stakeholders.
  • Work with requirements which may not be available to the last level of detail
  • Work independently with very little supervision

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience in software development and architecture
  • Experience in a Big Data technology (Hadoop and Spark Architecture, Performance tuning, Spark SQL, HIVE, SQOOP, KAFKA, Impala, HBASE, Entitlements etc., ) and in data analysis
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability of application, data and infrastructure architecture disciplines
  • Advanced in languages such as Java/Python in a large enterprise
  • Extensive AWS & Cloud Foundry experience - transactional and analytical workloads
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, developer tool chain, application resiliency, and security and operational experience with multiple applications running in Kubernetes clusters
  • Expertise in modernization using micro-front end patterns, micro-services & APIs, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization/Kubernetes, and cloud databases
  • Familiarity with multiple enterprise integration patterns & techniques and heavy Production Systems experience
  • Familiar with security & business risks, troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Experience in domain driven design, lean architecture and agile delivery, proven design patterns on frameworks, integration, resiliency, security, cost, high availability and scalability
  • Hands on experience in building enterprise wide platforms or cloud PaaS/SaaS services is an advantage

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • 3+ years of experience in big data technology


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.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: JPMorgan-210593344
Employment Type: Full Time