Applied AI/ML Software Engineer III

J.P. MORGAN; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Scotland seeks a Software Engineer III to design and implement AI solutions for risk technology challenges. Candidates should have experience with Large Language Models, Python programming, and AI/ML frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to work within an agile team focused on delivering scalable technology products and mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (GPT, BERT).
• Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts.
• Experience developing and maintaining code in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute research with AI technologies to address risk challenges.
• Produce scalable AI systems for risk assessments.
• Mentor junior team members in AI/ML technologies.

Skills

Large Language Models

Python

AI/ML frameworks

React

Cloud-based AI services

Education

Formal training in AI/ML or Software Engineering

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Risk Technology team, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities

• Executes research and experimentation with Large Language Models and other Generative AI technologies to solve complex risk technology challenges
• Produces scalable and production-ready AI systems that integrate with existing risk calculation frameworks
• Gathers, analyzes, and synthesizes insights from diverse data sets to improve AI model performance and risk assessment capabilities
• Writes secure and high-quality code using Python and relevant AI/ML frameworks
• Designs and implements AI solutions that enhance operational efficiencies across business and technology functions
• Design and develop fast, responsive and visually appealing user interfaces using React, HTML, and CSS, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Implement and maintain reusable code and libraries for future use, ensuring consistency and efficiency in UI as well as backend development.
• Mentors junior team members in AI/ML technologies and approaches
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on AI/ML applications, software engineering concepts and proficient applied experience
• Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (GPT, BERT, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts and applications
• Proficiency in prompt engineering techniques
• Advanced Python programming skills
• Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face)
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle, with a focus on both front-end and back-end development processes and best practices.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience working in financial domain is a plus.
• Knowledge of model fine-tuning and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Experience with AWS/Databricks/Kubernetes/AI & ML.
• Experience with large-scale database technologies
• Previous experience applying AI solutions to business problems

About Us

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.

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.