Lead Software Engineer - Blockchain and Digital Assets, Java

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 Payments Blockchain technology team, you will play a crucial role in an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering reliable, market-leading technology products with a focus on security, stability, and scalability.
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

• 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, designs and implements microservices architectures using industry-standard technologies and frameworks. Monitor and optimize the performance of microservices, ensuring high availability and responsiveness.
• Identifies opportunities to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes.
• Implements rigorous and thorough monitoring and testing practices to ensure the security and performance goals of blockchain infrastructure.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Develops, designs and verifies cryptographic protocols deployed on the blockchain. Design blockchain solutions, such that it can support benchmark use-cases of decentralized applications, with proven and verified cryptographic protocols
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability for traditional distributed systems
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s) - Java, JavaScript, Solidity, Python, Go
• Proficiency in developing blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Hyperledger
• Proficient in object oriented programming language. Hands-on experience with application programming, backend API development and distributed microservices infrastructure
• Advanced understanding of the cryptographic principles underpinning blockchain technologies such as encryption algorithms, key management, key wallets
• Demonstrated proficiency to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud infrastructure services experience such as Amazon, Google, or Microsoft

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience designing and writing smart contracts with Solidity using Hardhat, Truffle, Slither scanning etc
• Hands-on experience with AWS, EKS, Docker
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.

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
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.