Lead Software Engineer Java Full Stack Developer
JPMorgan Chase — Hyderabad, HYDERABAD
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Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to advance your career and drive meaningful impact by pushing the limits of modern engineering.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Corporate Technology, you will be a key technical leader within an agile team responsible for designing, building, and delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing technology solutions. You will contribute across multiple domains, partnering with business and technology stakeholders to deliver strategic platforms that enable the firm’s objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of innovative software solutions, solving complex problems with creative and forward-thinking approaches
- Build and maintain high-quality, secure, and production-grade code, while mentoring and reviewing the work of other engineers
- Drive architecture decisions to ensure scalability, resiliency, and zero-downtime deployments
- Identify opportunities to automate operational processes and eliminate recurring issues, improving platform stability and efficiency
- Develop and implement data-intensive and statistical solutions using Java/Scala on large-scale datasets
- Design and build AI-enabled applications, including AI Agents and agentic workflows
- Work across hybrid data ecosystems (AWS, Databricks, Kubernetes)
- Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and continuous validation practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions aligned with enterprise standards
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Significant experience in software engineering with formal training or equivalent practical expertise
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with working knowledge of SQL and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React)
- Demonstrated experience in designing scalable, secure, and resilient distributed systems
- Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, API-first)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/ECS/EKS), and Infrastructure as Code
- Expertise in API design (REST, GraphQL) and integration patterns
- Hands-on experience building applications on AWS or other public cloud platforms
- Experience with Generative AI systems, including:
- RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecture
- AI orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.)
- LLM evaluation frameworks and responsible AI practices (guardrails, content filtering)
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Deep expertise in Java, object-oriented design, and system design
- Experience with ElasticSearch, Oracle, MongoDB, and modern data platforms
- Proven experience building AI-enabled applications and agentic architecture
- Experience developing reusable AI Agent skills/frameworks to accelerate engineering teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility criteria for the Lead Software Engineer Java Full Stack Developer job at JPMorgan Chase?
Eligibility typically includes the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description above, with around 0-5 Years years of relevant experience expected for this role.
What are the primary responsibilities of a Lead Software Engineer Java Full Stack Developer at JPMorgan Chase?
The key responsibilities for this role are detailed in the Key Responsibilities section above, covering the core duties expected of a Lead Software Engineer Java Full Stack Developer at JPMorgan Chase.
Is prior experience required for this position?
This role requires around 0-5 Years years of relevant experience, as specified in the job listing. Please refer to the Qualifications & Experience section above for full details.
What skills are important for this role?
Skills relevant to this position are outlined in the Qualifications & Experience section above. In general, strong communication, domain knowledge, and the ability to meet role-specific targets are valued across similar BFSI positions.
How do I apply for the Lead Software Engineer Java Full Stack Developer role at JPMorgan Chase?
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