Leads a team of software engineers delivering scalable, resilient applications for healthcare payments. Responsibilities include end-to-end product delivery, architecture and system design, technical mentorship, .NET/C# development, SQL optimization, testing, operational stability, and SDLC execution. The role also drives responsible use of AI-assisted engineering tools, automation, security, agile practices, vendor evaluations, and cross-functional roadmap planning within a financial services environment.
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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial and Investment Bank Healthcare Payments 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.
Job responsibilities
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial and Investment Bank Healthcare Payments 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.
Job responsibilities
- Delivers products and solutions end-to-end, from requirements definition through launch.
- Manages and leads a team of multiple engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance guidance.
- Owns the design of robust, scalable, and resilient solutions that meet current and anticipated business needs.
- Partners closely with Product to define scope, prioritize features, and shape the roadmap.
- Partners closely with engineers to translate defined features into implemented, production-ready capabilities.
- Leverages AI agents and AI-assisted tooling to break down and solve complex technical problems, accelerating development and troubleshooting beyond conventional approaches
- Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
- Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
- 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
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
- 4+ years of experience directly managing or leading a team of engineers, including technical direction, workload allocation and performance development
- Professional experience in leading projects end to end, including defining scope, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and dependencies, and driving delivery from initial design through production release, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
- Hands-on experience in a modern object-oriented programming language such as .NET/C#, including designing and building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications, with the ability to apply language-specific best practices and design patterns.
- Experience in writing, optimizing, and debugging complex SQL queries, including multi-table joins, subqueries, and performance tuning, to support data analysis, troubleshooting, and feature development within the payment space.
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
- Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
- Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
- In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- Demonstrates familiarity with modern front-end libraries and frameworks such as JavaScript and React
- Exposure to cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorgan Chase’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.
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
JPMorganChase San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, CA, United States
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