Lead Software Engineer - Apache Cassandra

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase & Co. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Cassandra team within Infrastructure Platforms, focusing on automation, self-service tooling, and delivering a world-class Cassandra platform for JPMorganChase’s critical systems.

You will work on private and public cloud deployments, driving efficiency and resilience. The role requires deep experience in cloud, automation, and software engineering, with a passion for solving complex problems across a broad technology stack.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in infrastructure engineering concepts.
• Experience with cloud, virtualization, APIs, and modern software languages.
• Proficient in Java, Python, Spring, and related frameworks.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise through the software lifecycle from design to delivery.
• leverage enterprise AI capabilities to accelerate architecture analysis while ensuring security and data sensitivity.
• Develop automation and self-service tooling for Cassandra in private/public clouds.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver a consumer-driven Cassandra platform for critical systems.

Skills

Cloud & virtualization

Java

Python

Spring Framework

API design

AI in infrastructure

Linux

Security & resiliency

Critical thinking

Education

Formal infrastructure engineering training or certification

Tools

SaltStack

Ansible

DynamoDB (design/ tuning)

Job description

Job Information

• Job Identification 210789379
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Business Unit Corporate Sector
• Posting Date 09/16/2026, 10:01 PM
• Locations 1111 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH, 43240, US
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you’ve come to the right place.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Infrastructure Platforms and as a part of the Cassandra engineering team, you will be working on one of the largest internal database platforms, and one of the largest Cassandra implementations, in the world. You will work with an experienced team of engineers to build automation and self-service tooling for Cassandra in both private and public cloud, with a focus on consumer driven requirements and customer experience. The goal is to deliver a world-class platform, consumable by JPMorganChase’s most critical systems, for the use of Apache Cassandra. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and a desire to solve complex problems across a broad set of technologies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise throughout the software lifecycle, including design, implementation, and delivery.
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate infrastructure architecture analysis and option evaluation across large-scope initiatives, validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Develop frameworks that help increase developer and release velocity, improving code health and technical standards.
• Partner with various team members to align strategies and reach mutual goals
• Collaborate with a skilled engineering team to develop automation and self-service tools for Cassandra across private and public clouds.
• Focus on delivering a consumer-driven, world-class Cassandra platform for JPMorganChase's critical systems, enhancing customer experience.
• Leads reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted practices within delivery and automation routines to reduce recurring issues at scale, ensuring changes are validated, traceable and auditable, and aligned to resiliency and security expectations.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Understanding of cloud, virtualization, APIs, and modern software languages.
• Software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages: Java, Python, Spring Framework, Spring-Boot, Salt, and others.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
• Advanced experience working with two or more of the following: web application development, database, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, information retrieval, networking, large-scale software development, security software development.
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support infrastructure engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted recommendations before implementation, escalating when uncertain and ensuring outcomes align to resiliency, security, and auditability expectations.
• Understanding or experience with agile and lean philosophies.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with clear communication.
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as SaltStack and Ansible or similar tools, including basic knowledge of Linux configuration and operations.
• Knowledge of concepts related to Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE).

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience with UI/UX development.
• Previous contributions to open-source software is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions using DynamoDB, including experience with data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.

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 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 (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs) for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas 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.