Lead Software Engineer - AI Platforms

JPMorganChase; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within the Global Banking Technology team. You will design and implement scalable backend services, APIs, and UI experiences using Java, Python, and React, while delivering secure data flows and reliable production-grade systems.

You will also lead AI-assisted engineering practices, build RAG pipelines, and ensure robust observability, security, and performance across the stack in a large corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with AWS, Terraform, GitHub, Jenkins, and modern developer tooling.
• Experience leading AI-assisted software development tools with validation expectations.
• Strong understanding of secure engineering, resiliency, and observability.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex software components across backend services, APIs, and UI experiences.
• Build and refine agentic capabilities using the Smart SDK with tool integration.
• Drive team adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality and speed.
• Apply SDLC tools and automation to improve value and reliability.
• Develop and optimise RAG pipelines end-to-end for AI/analytics workflows.
• Write secure, high-quality production code and mentor peers.
• Drive operational excellence by automating repetitive tasks and improving stability.
• Engineer data and search solutions using PostgreSQL and OpenSearch.
• Contribute to cloud-native engineering on AWS with Terraform and CI/CD.
• Participate in technical evaluations with partners and vendors.
• Champion modern engineering practices and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

Terraform

GitHub

Jenkins

AI‑assisted development

OpenSearch

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudWatch

Datadog

Dynatrace

Tools

OpenSearch

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

GraphQL

Redis

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

GB Intelligence is transforming how Global Banking gets work done—bringing AI-driven insights and workflow automation into the heart of deal origination, market and sector intelligence, and client coverage. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Banking – Global Banking Technology 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. You will help deliver high-impact, production-grade capabilities: building scalable and resilient services, engineering secure data flows, and integrating seamlessly with the tools bankers rely on every day (CRM, market data platforms, modelling environments, and document/compliance systems). You’ll turn complex client, deal, and market data into trusted insights and outputs—then operationalise them across downstream systems to accelerate execution, strengthen risk discipline, and elevate the day-to-day experience for Global Banking teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex software components across backend services, APIs, and UI experiences using Java, Python, and React, applying sound engineering judgment and pragmatic architecture.
• Build and refine agentic capabilities using the Smart SDK, including tool integration, orchestration patterns, and safety/reliability guardrails suitable for production use.
• Drive team adoption of enterprise-authorised 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.
• Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorised AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realised by automation.
• Develop and optimise RAG pipelines end-to-end (ingestion, chunking, embeddings, retrieval, re‑ranking, prompt/response patterns), improving relevance, latency, and robustness with OpenSearch and continuous measurement.
• Write secure, high‑quality production code and raise the bar through code reviews, debugging, and hands‑on mentorship—improving maintainability, performance, and consistency across the codebase.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying recurring issues and implementing automation, preventative controls, and reliability improvements to reduce toil and improve system stability.
• Engineer data and search solutions using PostgreSQL (schema design, migrations, query tuning) and OpenSearch (indexing strategies, query relevance tuning) to support AI and analytics workflows.
• Contribute to cloud-native engineering on AWS, partnering on infrastructure‑as‑code with Terraform and improving deployment safety, environment consistency, and observability.
• Participate in technical evaluation sessions with internal partners and external vendors—assessing architecture, technical depth, and fit within existing platforms and information architecture.
• Champion modern engineering practices and knowledge‑sharing, contributing to communities of practice and accelerating adoption of leading-edge technologies.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture, building secure, high‑quality, production‑grade systems.
• Proficiency with AWS, Terraform, GitHub, Jenkins, and modern developer tooling (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• 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.
• Databases: proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis, etc.), and GraphQL.
• Containerisation: experience with Docker and container orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated experience developing, debugging, and maintaining software in a large corporate environment using one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages.
• Demonstrable ability to write high‑quality code in one or more languages, with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• Demonstrated expertise with monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, CloudWatch) and proven capability to lead high‑performing teams by influence—driving innovation, maintaining strong team health, and owning the end‑to‑end performance cycle.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from design and implementation through testing, deployment, and production support.
• Exposure to agile engineering practices including CI/CD, application resiliency, and secure engineering.

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 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 centres, 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 recognise 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, colour, 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.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.