Lead Software Engineer - Python

Fairygodboss; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within the Employee Platforms team in Ireland. You will contribute to building trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, scalable manner, guiding design, development, and operational stability across Python, Node.js, and React stacks.

You will lead enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices, mentor engineers, and drive secure coding, testing, and automation within an agile framework.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operations stability.
• Advanced in Python with experience in Node.js and React stack at scale.
• Proven track record using AI-assisted development tools and validating AI outputs.
• Strong understanding of secure engineering practices, data sensitivity, and resiliency.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review peers' code.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices and ensure secure, validated outputs.
• Lead design reviews and architectural evaluations with internal/external stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices across the team.

Skills

Python

Node.js

React

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD

AI-assisted tooling

Security

Agile methodology

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SAST/DAST

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Employee Platforms team, 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 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 including Python
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of 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
• Deep, hands‑on production experience across the Python + Node.js + React stack at scale, with the ability to set standards for API design, frontend architecture, and cross‑tier performance/security.
• Track record leading design and delivery of cloud‑native services (AWS preferred), including containerization, IaC (Terraform), and CI/CD automation.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor associates, run design reviews, and drive technical decisions across a team of engineers.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Frontend performance, accessibility (WCAG), and design‑system patterns.
• Experience introducing or scaling AI‑assisted engineering practices (Copilot‑class tooling) within a delivery team - ties back to the AI bullets already in the required section.
• Familiarity with the JPMC control environment (SEAL, HLDD, ARB).
• Shaping the technical roadmap for a customer‑facing or internal developer platform.

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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.