Lead Software Engineer - AI Developer/Architect

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Wholesale Credit Risk Core Architecture/Engineering team, focusing on designing, coding, and architecting scalable hybrid cloud solutions.

You will mentor teammates, conduct code reviews, present updates to senior stakeholders, and collaborate with development leads to deliver robust, production-grade platforms. This role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, modern software practices, and AI/Gen AI

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hybrid cloud architecture.
• Strong coding skills in Java, Python, and React.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and modern software engineering practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with development leads and senior stakeholders.
• Extensive hands-on experience in AI/Gen AI architecture, design, development, testing, deployment and SDLC.
• Advanced competency in Micro Services, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Oracle, Kafka, AWS, Databricks, Data Mesh, GraphQL.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions for transactional, analytics and RAD workloads.
• Write and review high-quality code, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with development leads and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to drive technical excellence.
• Present technical concepts and project updates to senior stakeholders.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, balancing urgent needs with strategic progress.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and helpful environment.

Skills

Hybrid cloud architecture

Java/Python/React coding

Distributed systems

CI/CD / DevOps

Interpersonal/presentation

AI/Gen AI architecture

Mentorship & leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

AWS

Kafka

Databricks

Data Mesh

GraphQL

Oracle

Job description

We are building out the Wholesale Credit Risk Core Platform which will be the software platform for all of Wholesale Credit Risk Technology, providing standardized best-in-class deployment strategies, common services and components, controls, testing practices, alerting, and monitoring.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Wholesale Credit Risk Core Architecture/Engineering team, you will join a hands-on group focused on designing, coding, and architecting scalable solutions in a hybrid cloud environment. This role is ideal for a technical leader who excels in design, coding, and architecture - not just theory. You will work on transactional and analytics workloads in a hybrid cloud environment, collaborating closely with development leads and senior stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions for transactional, analytics and RAD workloads.
• Write and review high-quality code, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with development leads and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to drive technical excellence.
• Present technical concepts and project updates to senior stakeholders.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, balancing urgent needs with strategic progress.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and helpful environment.

Required qualifications skills and capabilities:

• Proven experience in hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud).
• Strong coding skills in languages such as Java, Python, React or similar.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and modern software engineering practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with development leads and senior stakeholders.
• Extensive hands-on experience in AI/Gen AI architecture, design, development, testing, deployment and SDLC.
• Advanced competency in AI/Gen AI , Micro Services, Spring Boot , Kubernetes , Cloud Computing , Oracle , Kafka, AWS, Databricks, Data Mesh, Graph QL

Attitude & Behavioral Traits:

• Action-oriented, decisive, drives results systematically.
• Skilled at assessing risk and making decisions with a holistic, big-picture perspective.
• Demonstrates a can-do attitude and leads by example.
• Detail-oriented, able to distinguish between important and urgent tasks.
• Prioritizes helpfulness, mentorship, and team development.
• Acts with integrity.

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range 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. Lead design and development of core systems, delivering transactional and analytics solutions in a modern hybrid cloud setting.