Senior Lead Software Engineer, Digital Assets

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with operations in more than 60 countries. We serve millions of consumers, small businesses, and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional, and government clients. Within our Asset & Wealth Management division, the Digital Assets Team is at the forefront of innovation in blockchain and distributed ledger technology.

Introduction

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a visionary Senior Lead Software Engineer to join our Asset & Wealth Management, Digital Assets Team in New York, NY. This is a unique opportunity to drive the delivery of innovative blockchain and smart contract applications within a rapidly growing area of asset management. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the financial ecosystem by collaborating with product and platform teams to execute our digital assets strategy. We are looking for a passionate, fast-paced individual eager to develop impactful, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple technical areas and manage activities across various departments.
• Collaborate across technical domains to drive the adoption and implementation of technical methods.
• Design and develop scalable, secure services utilizing Java, Spring Boot, TypeScript/NestJS, ReactJS, and Python.
• Collaborate with platform teams to enhance developer experience, toolchains, and cloud-hosted blockchain services.
• Work closely with Product, Operations, and Core Blockchain teams to innovate and execute transformative blockchain use cases.
• Lead the firm in remaining at the forefront of industry trends, best practices, and technological advances.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Strong object-oriented programming background in Java or one or more of the following languages: Go, Rust, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on knowledge of end-to-end development in the Web3 ecosystem, including smart contract development, deployment, interaction with RPC providers, and integration with key management systems.
• Exposure to building on public or permissioned blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum/EVM, Hyperledger, Solana, Polkadot, Cosmos, Avalanche, Canton).
• Proficiency with enterprise development toolchains: Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing.
• Demonstrable practical cloud-native experience, particularly with AWS and Kubernetes.
• Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software projects into production.
• Excellent collaboration, facilitation, and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice to Have

• Digital Asset experience.
• Thorough understanding of cryptographic protocols and blockchain implementations.
• Good understanding of key management, custody solutions, and cryptographic fundamentals.

Benefits

• Benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

About Company

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with operations in more than 60 countries. We serve millions of consumers, small businesses, and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional, and government clients. Within our Asset & Wealth Management division, the Digital Assets Team is at the forefront of innovation in blockchain and distributed ledger technology.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the provided link: https://cryptojobslist.com/jobs/senior-lead-software-engineer-digital-new-york-ny-united-states-at-jpmorgan-chase-co