Lead Python Software Engineer, AI-Driven Risk Tech

JP Morgan Chase; New York (NY); On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-assisted development tools

Cloud platforms

Health benefits

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Vice President) to accelerate delivery of market risk technology solutions. You will lead design and development of Python and API services, integrate AI-assisted tooling, and ensure secure, scalable software across risk workflows in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Hands-on engineers with strong SDLC, CI/CD, and cloud experience will thrive as you mentor teams, partner with stakeholders, and help shape the future of financial services

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience.
• Advanced development experience in Python, Java, or another object‑oriented programming language.
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle, including automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline such as cloud, artificial intelligence, or machine learning.
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and its technology systems
• Practical cloud‑native development experience
• Experience communicating effectively with both business‑facing customers and technical teams
• Hands‑on experience using enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted software development tools within the work environment with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI‑generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices

Responsibilities

• Interface closely with business stakeholders, quantitative research analysts, and upstream and downstream technology teams across the firm to deliver well‑integrated, high‑quality solutions
• Execute creative software solutions across design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond conventional approaches to break down complex technical problems
• Develop secure, high‑quality production code while reviewing and debugging code written by others to maintain engineering excellence
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve the overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Lead Python service and API design and delivery for risk workflows, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with architectural standards
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes‑oriented assessment of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability within existing systems
• 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
• Build AI‑enhanced user features — including search, summarization, and explanation capabilities — with a human‑in‑the‑loop approach to ensure correctness, security, and compliance
• Foster a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Skills

Python

Java

Object-oriented programming

Automation and CD

Cloud-native development

AI/ML

Tools

AI-assisted development tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Vice President) to accelerate delivery of market risk technology solutions. You will lead design and development of Python and API services, integrate AI-assisted tooling, and ensure secure, scalable software across risk workflows in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Hands-on engineers with strong SDLC, CI/CD, and cloud experience will thrive as you mentor teams, partner with stakeholders, and help shape the future of financial services