Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Architecture

JP Morgan Services India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase, located in Bengaluru, seeks a Lead Software Engineer for Cloud Architecture to deliver secure, cloud-native solutions across private and public environments. You will guide teams, influence architecture decisions, and drive AI-assisted engineering practices while maintaining strong governance and security standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple product areas, evolving cloud strategies, and scalable design patterns to support the firm’s financial services

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands‑on experience with public cloud solution design, primarily AWS.
• Proficiency in one or more mainstream programming languages, such as Java or Python.
• Experience with microservice application development or solution‑oriented/N‑tier architecture.
• Familiarity with multiple data storage technologies, including RDBMS and NoSQL.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted software development tools with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, data sensitivity, secure handling, resiliency and security expectations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with technical and business stakeholders to understand requirements and propose effective technical solutions.
• Provide oversight and guidance to technology teams deploying workloads to public cloud environments.
• Participate in architecture governance bodies to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
• Execute creative solution design, development, and technical troubleshooting across software and infrastructure.
• Drives adoption and governance of AI‑assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes.
• Applies knowledge of SDLC/TL M tooling and AI-assisted development to improve value realized by automation at scale.
• Identify gaps in current technologies and recommend improvements.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs.

Skills

AWS Cloud Design

Java

Python

Microservices

NoSQL

AI-assisted tooling

Secure coding

Architecture governance

Leadership

Education

Software engineering concepts training/certification

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Architecture

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Securities Services Engineering and Architecture team, you will deliver high-quality architecture solutions for modern cloud-based applications. You will work closely with technology teams across multiple product areas, providing subject matter expertise and supporting proofs of concept. Your deep technical knowledge and problem-solving skills will help design and operate secure, efficient cloud-native applications across private and public cloud environments. You will play a key role in shaping our technology landscape and driving innovation.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage with technical and business stakeholders to understand requirements and propose effective technical solutions.
• Provide oversight and guidance to technology teams deploying workloads to public cloud environments.
• Participate in architecture governance bodies to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
• Execute creative solution design, development, and technical troubleshooting across software and infrastructure.
• Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root‑cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
• Identify gaps in current technologies and recommend improvements.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials.
• Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate recurring issues, improving operational stability.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on experience with public cloud solution design, primarily AWS.
• Proficiency in one or more mainstream programming languages, such as Java or Python.
• Experience with microservice application development or solution‑oriented/N‑tier architecture.
• Familiarity with multiple data storage technologies, including RDBMS and NoSQL.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI‑assisted software development tools within the work environment (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 senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile).
• Advanced knowledge of software, applications, and architecture disciplines.
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend future state architecture solutions.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in secure application and software design practices.
• Experience with infrastructure as code designs.
• Architecture certification for a public cloud provider.

In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and related IT system 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.

Experience Level Senior Level