Lead Software Engineer - Public Cloud Engineering

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within Public Cloud Engineering – Infrastructure Platforms. You will be a core technical contributor shaping secure, scalable software solutions across multiple business functions.

The role emphasizes delivering production-grade code, guiding AI-assisted development practices, and advancing engineering excellence through shared knowledge and robust SDLC discipline. Experience with CI/CD and cloud-native architectures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Rust).
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-approved AI-assisted software development tools with the ability to set team expectations.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Develops secure production code and reviews code written by others.
• Drives enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality, speed, and outcomes.
• Applies SDLC tools to improve automation and value.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation for stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams on architecture and applicability.
• Promotes engineering excellence through knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Skills

Programming languages

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

AI-assisted tools

Cloud native

Education

Software engineering certification

Tools

AI coding assistants

Job description

Job Overview

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Public Cloud Engineering – Infrastructure 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Drives team adoption of enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI‑assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root‑cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes‑oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Promotes engineering excellence through knowledge‑sharing (e.g., communities of practice), and contributes to a culture of inclusion, respectful collaboration, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience (EMEA/LATAM‑Brazil)
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s) (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Rust)
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise‑approved AI‑assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with compliance as code and automated controls testing
• Proficiency with enterprise‑authorized AI coding assistants

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.