Lead Software Engineer - Mainframe
Company: JPMorganChase
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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, 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. As a key overseer of the implementation and management
of large-scale mainframe systems within the financial services
industry. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient operation
and management of systems housing millions of Prime Brokerage and
Wealth Management client account reference data. The ideal
candidate will have a strong background in mainframe technologies
and tools, along with experience in distributed technologies and AI
tools. Job responsibilities Lead the implementation and management
of mainframe systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and
scalability. Utilize expertise in mainframe technologies such as
Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ messaging, Stored procedures, DB2
Utilities, JCL, ChangeMan, NDM, and other file transfer mechanisms
to maintain and enhance applications. Provide leadership, guidance,
and support to ensure team success and development. Collaborate
with cross-functional teams to integrate distributed technologies
and AI tools into mainframe systems, enhancing functionality and
efficiency. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best
practices in mainframe technology and data management. Develop and
implement strategies for system optimization, data integrity, and
security. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to
ensure uninterrupted service. Communicate effectively with
stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, challenges,
and solutions. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts
and 5 years applied experience Experience in the financial services
industry, managing large-scale mainframe applications. Extensive
hands on experience in mainframe technologies and tools, including
Cobol, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ messaging, Stored procedures, DB2
Utilities, JCL, ChangeMan, NDM, and file transfer mechanisms.
Proven experience in managing large-scale mainframe implementations
and systems. Strong leadership skills with experience managing
global teams. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to
work under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Experience with
distributed technologies and AI tools is highly desirable
Keywords: JPMorganChase, Danbury , Lead Software Engineer - Mainframe, IT / Software / Systems , Jersey City, Connecticut
