Lead Software Engineer - MLOps

J.P. MORGAN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions. You will work collaboratively with data scientists and product managers while developing secure, intelligent banking solutions. Candidates should have experience in Java, Python, and cloud technologies, and possess a strong interest in generative AI applications. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient advanced experience as a back-end software engineer.
• Experience with customer-facing, LLM-powered microservices.
• Ability to mentor team members on coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end cloud-native microservices.
• Build scalable solutions that avoid single points of failure.
• Maintain and improve deployed AI/ML models.

Skills

Java

Python

Cloud technologies

Distributed systems

RESTful APIs

Web technologies

AI/ML concepts

Event-based architecture

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Background in STEM

Tools

MLflow

Amazon SageMaker

Databricks

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Join us as we transform digital banking and redefine what's possible for our customers. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of financial services, working with cutting‑edge technology and a diverse, collaborative team. At JPMorgan Chase, your curiosity and passion for technology will help us deliver secure, intelligent banking solutions. We value your ideas and empower you to make a real impact. Discover career growth and mobility while building the bank of the future.

Job Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer in the International Consumer Bank MLOps team, you will design, build, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions that promote innovation and deliver outstanding banking experiences. You will collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and engineering teams to translate business initiatives into robust, customer‑focused systems. Your work will enable us to leverage foundational AI and machine learning models to enhance our services. You will be part of a diverse, inclusive, geographically distributed team focused on delivering secure and intelligent banking.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver end‑to‑end cloud‑native microservices and data pipelines using modern technologies and best practices
• Structure software for clarity, testability, and ease of evolution
• Build scalable solutions that avoid single points of failure
• Develop secure code to protect customers and the organization
• Investigate and resolve issues promptly to prevent recurrence
• Ensure zero‑downtime releases for end‑users
• Monitor model and system performance, identifying and solving problems effectively
• Build reliable, easy‑to‑operate systems
• Continuously update and upgrade technologies and patterns
• Maintain and improve deployed AI/ML models and microservices throughout the software development lifecycle, including production and incident management
• Ensure compliance and security in AI/ML solution deployment and operation

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and proficient advanced experience
• Recent hands‑on experience as a back‑end software engineer, especially with customer‑facing, LLM‑powered microservices
• Proficiency in Java and Python programming languages
• Experience designing and implementing effective tests (unit, component, integration, end‑to‑end, performance)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Familiarity with advanced AI/ML concepts and protocols, such as Retrieval‑Augmented Generation, agentic system architectures, and Model Context Protocol
• Strong interest in building generative AI applications and tooling
• Experience with cloud technologies, distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and web technologies
• Understanding of event‑based architecture, data streaming, and messaging frameworks
• Proficiency in operating, supporting, and securing mission‑critical software applications
• Understanding of various data stores (relational, non‑relational, vector)
• Ability to mentor team members on coding practices, design principles, and implementation patterns
• Ability to manage stakeholders and prioritize deliverables across multiple work streams

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Background in STEM with exposure to productionising machine learning systems
• Experience with MLOps tools and platforms (e.g., MLflow, Amazon SageMaker, Databricks, BentoML, Arize)
• Proficiency in cloud‑native microservices architecture
• Hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Previous experience as a Platform engineer
• Experience working in highly regulated environments or industries

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 Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You'll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.