Lead Software Engineering - Python / AWS / MLOps

JPMorganChase; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to transform operations within the AI and Machine Learning team. You will develop high-quality applications and architect scalable cloud solutions using Python and AWS. Ideal candidates have strong experience with Kubernetes and mentoring skills. Join a company that values diversity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong advanced experience in key concepts of AI/ML.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Ability to work independently to integrate with other systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality applications using Python.
• Architect scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

Skills

Python

Kubernetes

AWS

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Formal training in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Job description

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate and Investment Banking Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning team, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the operations of the world's largest bank. You will collaborate with Data Scientists and Line of Business teams to integrate AI/ML solutions and develop horizontal capabilities, focusing on creating robust APIs, services, and libraries.

This opportunity allows you to ensure seamless production integration and high-quality systems design, implementation, and delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality applications using Python.
• Collaborate closely with other teams to understand and integrate AI/ML with existing systems, proactively gather information necessary for systems integration and development.
• Architect scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS/Kubernetes/EKS/ECS, ensuring performance and security for all applications.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, lead initiatives to promote best practices and automation.
• Collaborate closely with SRE and production monitoring teams to ensure system reliability and performance.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Formal training or certification in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with strong advanced experience in key concepts.
• Proven hands-on experience with Python and Kubernetes/EKS/ECS.
• Proven hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Ability to work independently to understand and integrate with other systems within a bank.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Practical understanding of MLOPS.

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.

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.