Lead Backend Engineer — Secure, Scalable Python Systems

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Jersey City, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join the Equities Risk Management Team. You will lead agile teams, drive secure, scalable technology, and influence product design and operations.

The role emphasizes mentorship, problem-solving across multiple technologies, and delivering trusted market-leading solutions. Strong Python skills and cloud-native experience are required; collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering.
• Experience developing enterprise software platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Practical experience with system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• In-depth knowledge of software applications and technical processes, with expertise in at least one technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile).
• Experience with cloud-native technologies.
• Ability to independently solve design and functionality challenges.
• Experience reviewing and debugging code.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and direction to internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review code written by others.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues in production and development environments.
• Influence product design, application functionality, and technical operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technical areas.
• Contribute to the engineering community by promoting best practices and firmwide frameworks.
• Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor and support team members to foster professional growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Promote a team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.

Skills

Python

Cloud-native technologies

Agile development

Software architecture

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Job description

JPMorgan Chase in Jersey City, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join the Equities Risk Management Team. You will lead agile teams, drive secure, scalable technology, and influence product design and operations.

The role emphasizes mentorship, problem-solving across multiple technologies, and delivering trusted market-leading solutions. Strong Python skills and cloud-native experience are required; collaboration and communication are essential.