Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Job Family: Software Engineering

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are a leading global financial services firm with operations spanning investment banking, consumer and community banking, commercial banking, and asset management. Our technology teams play a pivotal role in driving innovation and ensuring the reliability of our world-class platforms that serve millions of clients daily. We are seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Java Spring Boot development, AWS cloud services, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to join our dynamic team in Singapore. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of robust infrastructure solutions that support high-stakes financial applications, ensuring seamless performance and security in a highly regulated environment. As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer, you will architect scalable systems using Java Spring Boot and AWS technologies to handle the complexities of global financial transactions. Your responsibilities will include developing resilient applications, implementing SRE practices to maintain system availability, and automating deployments to accelerate delivery. You will collaborate with developers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to optimize infrastructure for trading platforms, risk management tools, and customer-facing services, all while adhering to stringent compliance standards like those set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that impact JP Morgan's digital transformation, including cloud migration initiatives and AI-driven financial analytics. You will mentor team members, drive technical excellence, and contribute to a culture of innovation in one of the world's most influential financial institutions. If you are passionate about building reliable systems that power the future of finance, join us in Singapore to make a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Java Spring Boot applications integrated with AWS infrastructure to support JP Morgan's global financial platforms
• Implement SRE best practices to ensure 99.99% uptime for critical trading and banking systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable cloud solutions that handle high-volume financial transactions
• Monitor and optimize system performance using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch
• Lead incident response and post-mortem analysis to improve system reliability in a 24/7 financial environment
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and security standards in all engineering practices
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews for maintaining high-quality deliverables
• Troubleshoot complex issues in production environments, minimizing downtime for client-facing services
• Stay updated on emerging technologies to drive innovation in JP Morgan's infrastructure ecosystem

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in software development with a focus on Java and Spring Boot
• Proven expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, including services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and ECS
• Strong background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response
• Experience in building and maintaining scalable, high-availability systems in a financial services environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, or Kubernetes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Google SRE Professional
• Experience with financial systems, including compliance with regulations like GDPR, PCI-DSS, or MAS guidelines
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies
• Prior work in agile methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration
• Master's degree in a relevant technical field

Required Skills

• Java programming and Spring Boot framework
• AWS cloud services and architecture
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) methodologies
• Microservices design and implementation
• CI/CD pipeline development
• Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
• Monitoring and logging tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Splunk)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Communication and collaboration in team settings
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance
• Scripting languages (Python, Bash)
• Database management (SQL/NoSQL)
• Security best practices in cloud environments

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan with generous company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities with access to training and certifications
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options in Singapore
• Global mobility support and relocation assistance for international roles

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.