React/java Lead Fullstack Engineer - Lead Software Engineer

About the Role

Lead Software Engineer on the Payments Trust & Safety Technology team focused on building fraud protection solutions. Lead design and delivery of secure, scalable full‑stack systems, drive performance and adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and operational outcomes.

Mentions vibe coding experience and explicit use of developer assistant tools like GitHub Copilot to boost developer efficiency and AI-assisted workflows.

Location: Jersey City, NJ 07310

Salary: $156,750 - $215,000 a year

Type: Full-time

Posted: 2 days ago

Category: Software Engineering

Company Rating: 3.9 (20435 reviews)

Company Size: 10k+

Vibe Markers: 💻 Open Source, 🔥 Hot

Experience Level: Senior

Job Description

Role

Lead Software Engineer within JPMorganChase’s Payments Trust & Safety Technology team, focused on Fraud Protection. Serve as a senior agile team member to design, develop, and deliver secure, stable, and scalable production systems that protect clients from fraudulent behavior.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality production code and system designs across frontend and backend components.
• Review, debug, and maintain code written by others; promote secure coding and automated testing practices.
• Monitor and analyze system performance and scalability; plan and implement performance benchmarks and measurement tools.
• Serve as a performance advisor and influence product, business, and technology stakeholders.
• Drive adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices (code review, refactoring, test acceleration, incident analysis) and establish validation standards.
• Automate performance measurement and integrate performance considerations into development practices.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification in software engineering and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more of: React, TypeScript, Java, Springboot, and Microservices.
• Practical experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Redux, Redux Toolkit, GraphQL, HTML5, CSS3, and REST API integration.
• Experience with React Router and Module Federation (Micro Frontends).
• Experience with AWS services (ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, EC2), Kafka, NLB and working with databases.
• Proficient in SDLC practices and agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Demonstrated experience leading safe and responsible use of AI-assisted development tools and coaching teams on validation, data sensitivity, and secure handling of inputs/outputs.
• In-depth knowledge of financial services industry IT systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies and strong enterprise architecture design concepts to enable unified user experiences and data sharing via APIs and Kafka.
• Experience with case management workflow and orchestration across cross-functional teams.
• Vibe coding experience and conceptual knowledge of developer assistant tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve developer efficiency.

Team Context

This role sits in J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank within Payments and Fraud Protection, delivering global solutions used by corporations, governments, and institutions.

Tech Stack

React, TypeScript, Java, Springboot, Microservices, JavaScript, Redux, Redux Toolkit, GraphQL, HTML5, CSS3, REST API, React Router, Module Federation, ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, EC2, Kafka, NLB, Databases, GitHub Copilot, enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development tools

Skills

System Design, Application Development, Testing, Operational Stability, Performance Analysis, Performance Optimization, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Agile, CI/CD, Resiliency, Security, Coaching, Automation, Code Review, Test Strategy, Incident/Root-Cause Analysis, Performance Benchmarking, Microservices Architecture, API Design, Responsible AI / Data Sensitivity

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching
• Competitive total rewards package
• Commission-based pay (eligible roles)
• Discretionary incentive compensation (cash and/or equity)