Lead Software Engineer - AWS, Python, AI/ML

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

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to drive business impact through deep technical expertise across multiple technologies. You will join an agile Consumer and Community Banking team to push the envelope in delivering top-notch technology products.

You will design and operate AWS-native services, implement IaC/CI/CD, mentor engineers, and champion secure scalable software with AI-assisted tooling while collaborating with vendors and internal teams to raise code

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years experience.
• Experience building AWS-based service engineering, provisioning, and automation solutions.
• Designing cloud-native systems with IaC, CI/CD, observability, and SRE mindset.
• Proficient in Java or Python for software system development and automation.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and LangChain or similar.

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and operates AWS-native service engineering solutions.
• Develops secure, production-grade automation and AI integrations.
• Drives adoption of enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices and promotes secure coding standards.
• Applies SDLC toolchains and AI-enabled development capabilities to improve value.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams on architecture and fit.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering.

Skills

Software engineering

AWS service engineering

Cloud-native systems

CI/CD

Java

Python

AI/ML integration

LangChain / LangGraph / Auto-GPT

Security & secure coding

Leadership & mentoring

SRE / operational stability

TensorFlow / PyTorch / Scikit-Learn

Tools

Terraform

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-Learn

Job description

Job Description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

Job Description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Consumer and Community Bank, you drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

Job Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and operates AWS-native service engineering solutions, including automated provisioning, configuration management, and lifecycle orchestration (IaC, CI/CD, self-service workflows), applying creative problem-solving to break down complex distributed-systems issues beyond conventional approaches.
• Develops secure, resilient, production-grade automation and agentic AI solutions (LLM-based agents integrated with cloud services and enterprise systems), maintaining high-quality code, algorithms, and event-driven/run-time workflows that operate reliably with dependent platforms and control planes.
• 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 in software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• experience building AWS-based service engineering, provisioning, and automation solutions.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering cloud-native systems (infrastructure + applications), including IaC-driven provisioning, CI/CD, testing, observability, and operational stability (SRE/operations mindset).
• Proficient in one or more modern programming languages used for automation and cloud services, including developing agentic AI integrations where applicable.
• Familiarity with agentic workflows and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, Auto-GPT)
• Experience integrating AI/ML techniques into software systems, including familiarity with LLMs, Generative AI, NLP, RAG, AI evals and coding assistants
• Managing and mentoring software engineering or AI/ML teams, with experience as a hands-on practitioner delivering production-grade solutions
• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and practical machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn)
• Advanced proficiency in Java or Python for software system development; strong grasp of software engineering best practices, system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• 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

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience working at code level with advanced AI/ML business applications (e.g., LLMs, Generative AI, NLP)
• AWS Certifications (Solution Architect Associate or Professional) are advantageous
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience

About Us

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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.

About The Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits. You'll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.