Lead Software Engineer- Python, AIML, Cloud
JPMorganChase
We offer an opportunity to shape your career and embark on an exciting journey where you can push the boundaries of what’s possible.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Banking – Applied AI/ML team, you are an integral member of an agile group dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a core technical contributor, you will drive critical technology solutions across multiple technical domains and business functions, supporting the firm’s strategic objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and troubleshoot software solutions for complex business challenges
- Write secure, high-quality production code and review code from team members
- Identify and automate remediation of recurring issues to improve system stability
- Lead architectural design sessions and provide technical guidance for on-premises and cloud systems
- Promote adoption of new technologies through internal communities of practice
- Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and respect within the team
- Develop and maintain applications using Python and AWS
- Create and review architecture and design deliverables, ensuring best practices are followed
- Integrate AI/ML solutions into domain-specific operations processing systems
- Lead code reviews, design discussions, and agile planning sessions
- Collaborate with Site Reliability Engineering and monitoring teams to ensure system reliability and performance
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
- Strong experience building and running applications on AWS or other public cloud platforms
- Advanced proficiency in Python programming
- Proven experience in system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability
- Skilled in automation, continuous delivery, and the full Software Development Life Cycle
- Experience with data processing pipelines and Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) for machine learning or data workflows
- Demonstrated expertise in cloud, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies
- Understanding of IT systems in the financial services industry
- Experience with code reviews and agile methodologies
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Commitment to continuous learning and creative problem-solving
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Experience with Cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), and containerized application development
- Familiarity with data storage systems such as Postgres and OpenSearch, and AWS services including S3, SageMaker, and Bedrock
- Practical experience with Kubernetes, EKS, Docker, Kafka, MLOps, Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps), and event-driven systems
- Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and application development
- Experience integrating AI/ML models into production environments
- Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers
- Participation in technology events or software engineering communities
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
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
Deliver end to end solutions, integrating AI/ML technology across on-prem and AWS.