Applied AI Engineer, Markets Operations – Associate

Worky; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Applied AI Engineer for Markets Operations. You will design, build, test, and deploy scalable AI services integrated with core systems, bridging cutting-edge techniques with enterprise-grade software.

You will work with engineers, AI specialists, and operations partners to improve workflows, controls, and the software development lifecycle, focusing on Python services, APIs, data pipelines, and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs (e.g., FastAPI).
• Build and support ETL and data pipelines.
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and work in CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and integrate databases and data models.
• Apply monitoring practices and understand production controls and compliance.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architecture patterns enabling AI solutions across Markets Operations and software engineering use cases.
• Build scalable AI services and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with AI/data science to deploy services integrated with strategic systems.
• Learn Markets Operations processes and translate into practical integrations.
• Evaluate new AI infrastructure technologies and share findings.
• Document designs and tradeoffs for maintainability.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of AI/ML in production.

Skills

Python programming

RESTful APIs

Data pipelines

Terraform / IaC

CI/CD

Databases

Monitoring & security

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

MLflow

React

Graph databases

Job description

Help shape the next wave of Applied AI innovation in Markets Operations by turning ideas into production-ready solutions. You will build practical AI capabilities that improve workflows, strengthen controls, and unlock productivity for teams across the organization. Working alongside engineers, AI specialists, and operations partners, you will bridge cutting-edge techniques with enterprise-grade systems. At JPMorganChase, you can grow your career through meaningful work, strong mentorship, and hands-on ownership. Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

As an Applied AI Engineer in the applied AI team within Markets Operations, you will design, build, test, and deploy scalable AI services integrated with strategic systems and operational processes. You will collaborate with software engineers, AI and data science specialists, operations stakeholders, and business partners to improve operational workflows, controls, and the software development lifecycle. You will focus on hands-on engineering across Python services, APIs, data pipelines, infrastructure, monitoring, and production readiness. You will build domain knowledge across Markets Operations and translate real workflow pain points into durable solutions. You will contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to technology and architecture patterns that enable AI solutions across Markets Operations and software engineering use cases
• Build and enhance robust, scalable, reusable AI services and supporting infrastructure using modern technologies
• Collaborate with AI and data science specialists to design, develop, test, and deploy services integrated with strategic systems and operational processes
• Learn Markets Operations processes and apply that knowledge to develop practical solutions and integrations with banking operations systems
• Evaluate new AI infrastructure technologies and share findings to inform team technical decisions
• Document designs, implementation details, and tradeoffs to support maintainability and knowledge sharing
• Support scalability, reliability, and security of AI and machine learning solutions in production, with a focus on operational readiness and sustainability
• Partner with operations stakeholders to understand workflow pain points and translate them into practical technology solutions

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrate strong Python programming skills
• Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs, such as with FastAPI
• Build and support ETL and data pipeline engineering workflows
• Apply Infrastructure as Code practices, such as Terraform, and work within CI/CD pipelines
• Design and integrate databases and data models
• Apply monitoring practices and understand controls and compliance concepts in production environments
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, explaining technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate effectively on multi-disciplinary teams and incorporate feedback into your work

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Apply AI and machine learning concepts with a strong interest in applied AI productization
• Bring experience from academic work, projects, internships, or roles applying AI in finance, operations, markets, or enterprise technology
• Demonstrate familiarity with Markets Operations processes such as trade lifecycle, post-trade operations, reconciliations, controls, or exception management
• Use AWS and tools such as MLflow
• Develop front-end capabilities with React or modern front-end development
• Apply graph database modeling concepts

Why Join Us?

Your contributions will help redefine what’s possible in financial services. You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering you to make a real impact and grow your career.

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J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

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.