Lead software engineer, AI, ML and LLM across the database product line

J.P. MORGAN-1; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive enhancements using AI technology across the database product line. In this role, you will lead an agile team, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and a strong background in AI and Python programming.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes.
• Hands-on experience in system design and operational stability.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts to leverage AI technologies.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code.
• Provide engineering leadership and educate teams on AI.

Skills

Python programming

Problem-solving

Communication

AI and ML concepts

Software Development Life Cycle

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

Database technologies

Cloud technologies

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to leverage and grow your skills by using the latest AI technology to deliver enhancements and efficiencies across all products and services within the database product line.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within IP Platforms, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. In this role, you will drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions and apply deep technical ability and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of opportunities that span multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

• Work alongside existing product teams leveraging AI technologies to enhance the customer experience, drive efficiencies, and build innovative automation across the entire database product line.
• Provide engineering leadership to educate existing teams on how to use AI effectively, growing our ability to leverage AI technology across the organization.
• Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot technical issues, thinking beyond routine approaches to build solutions or analyze technical problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability within existing systems and information architecture.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and use of new and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes, including application, data, cloud, and infrastructure architecture disciplines.
• Advanced hands-on skills in Python programming.
• Fundamental understanding of AI, ML, and LLM concepts, terminology, and technology, preferably with hands-on experience.
• Basic understanding of databases and database technologies.
• Ability to independently tackle design and functionality problems. A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate seamlessly across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience with database technologies.
• Experience building, deploying, and managing Machine Learning models and the ML Lifecycle.
• Exposure to cloud technologies.

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 approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We aim 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 key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on protected attributes, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or other protected categories. We also provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or physical disabilities. For more information, visit our FAQs about requesting accommodations.

About The Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover a wide range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are vital to setting up our businesses, clients, customers, and employees for success.