Lead Software Engineer
JPMorganChase
Jersey City, NJ · Posted November 2, 2026
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November 2026
- #2Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Northeast69 / 100 · of 26
- #5Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Mid-Atlantic10% · of 62
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About the job
JPMorganChase | Lead Software Engineer | ONSITE (Jersey City, NJ) | $156,750 - $215,000.
At JPMorganChase, your work helps shape the future of global finance. Join a team that serves millions of customers, businesses and communities.
My group is hiring two software engineers:
(1) Full stack or front end developer. React, Angular. Java (Spring Boot) and/or Python helpful. 5+ YOE.
(2) Full stack or back end developer. Java (Spring Boot), Python, Oracle, Snowflake, Databricks. 5+ YOE.
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