Lead Software Engineer

Job Description Job 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 JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer and Community Banking division, you will play a crucial role as part of an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering reliable, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. Job Responsibilities - Design, develop, and execute performance test plans and strategies to ensure applications are scalable and reliable, utilizing tools like JMeter, Grafana, and Prometheus to identify and resolve bottlenecks. - Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize application performance and resource utilization, implementing solutions for real-time performance monitoring. - Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and OpenShift to ensure optimal performance in cloud environments, developing shell scripts to automate testing and monitoring tasks. - Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement REST APIs, ensuring compliance with Open API Standards, while leveraging cloud tools and microservices architecture to enhance performance and scalability. - Implement deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Travis, ensuring accessibility and security compliance across all systems and applications. - Manage user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, developing automated testing platforms and unit tests to ensure code quality and performance. - Apply Agile methodologies to effectively manage and deliver performance engineering projects, proactively identifying hidden problems and patterns in data to drive improvements in coding hygiene and system architecture. - Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and participate in events exploring new and emerging technologies. - Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills - Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with experience in performance engineering or a similar role. - Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and proficiency in performance testing and monitoring tools like JMeter, Blazemeter, Grafana, Prometheus, and Dynatrace. - Experience with AWS/cloud computing, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and shell scripting. - Skilled in designing and implementing REST APIs, ensuring compliance with Open API Standards, and knowledgeable in cloud technologies and microservices architecture. - Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Travis, and understanding of accessibility and security compliance. - Proficient in managing user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. - Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security. - Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams, contributing to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills - Experience in financial services or a related industry. - Certifications in performance testing or cloud technologies. - Familiarity with modern front-end technologies. - Exposure to cloud technologies. - Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within disciplines such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mobile. - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices, with overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.