Lead Software Engineer - AWS / Python / AI

JPMorganChase; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced software engineer to design, build, and troubleshoot innovative software solutions.

You will lead AI-assisted development practices, ensure secure coding standards, and drive cloud-based applications using AWS. Collaborative, security‑minded engineers who promote inclusion will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced experience in Python.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of AI-assisted software development tools with responsible validation.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows and security.
• Extensive experience building and running AWS/public cloud-based applications.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery across the SDLC.
• Experience with pipelines and DAGs for data/ML processing.
• Proficiency in software applications and technical processes in cloud/AI/ML.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services IT landscape.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, reviews, and debugs code written by others.
• Drives team adoption of enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted engineering practices with validation standards.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues to improve stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and teams on architectural designs.
• Leads communities of practice to drive adoption of new technologies.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Python

AI tooling

AWS

CI/CD

Cloud security

Data pipelines

Team leadership

Software design

Secure coding

Education

Software engineering certification

Tools

None

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what’s possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Develops secure high‑quality production code, reviews, and debugs code written by others.
• 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.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes‑oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced experience in Python.
• 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.
• Extensive experience in building and running AWS/public cloud‑based applications.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods and all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience of pipelines and DAGs (Directed Acyclic Graph) for processing data and/or machine learning.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence and machine learning).
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT system.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by role, experience, skill set and location. Eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded for individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, including 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.

EEO Statement

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.

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