HCM Core Senior Lead Software Engineer

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 JPMorganChase within the Enterprise Technology Employee Platforms 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

• Designs, develops, and troubleshoots innovative software solutions, thinking beyond conventional approaches to solve technical problems.
• Writes secure, high-quality production code and reviews/debugs code written by others.
• Identifies and automates recurring issues to improve operational stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical fit.
• Drives adoption of new technologies by leading communities of practice across Software Engineering.
• Fosters a team culture of diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and respect.
• Manages and maintains business processes such as configuration documents, JIRA practices, and service request tracking.
• Leads functional testing to minimize defects and reviews Oracle release notes for impact analysis.
• Ensures adherence to security and release processes to reduce risk.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring code meets design constraints.
• Analyzes large, diverse data sets to create visualizations, identify hidden patterns, and drive continuous improvement in software and system architecture.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Extensive experience with Oracle HCM Core HR Modules (OTBI/BI, HDL/HSDL, VBS, Autocomplete).
• Proven leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages.
• Skilled in automation, continuous delivery, and agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated expertise in software applications and technical processes within disciplines such as cloud, AI, machine learning, and mobile.
• In-depth knowledge of IT systems in the financial services industry.
• Practical experience with cloud-native technologies.
• Strong background in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in large corporate environments.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Hands-on experience with leading Human Resource Information Systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of data quality management, data governance practices, and master data management specific to HR datasets.
• Familiarity with security protocols and best practices for protecting sensitive HR data.
• Awareness of emerging HR technology trends such as AI and Agential Workflows.

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.