Lead Software Engineer-Big Data Python / Java , Databricks

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

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to advance a Global KYC and Risk Assessment Data Platform. You will lead an agile data engineering team, define architecture, and deliver scalable, secure software across multiple portfolios.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, production-grade coding in Python/Java, cloud-native design, and responsible AI practices within a regulated financial services setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in enterprise-scale environments.
• Experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Designing and deploying production AI/ML systems, including LLM-based architectures and tool integrations.
• Expertise in Python or Java with strong coding practices and security awareness.
• Deep knowledge of cloud native development and data engineering.
• Experience coaching teams on responsible AI use and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops secure, high-quality production code for data-intensive applications and platforms; mentors engineers.
• Creates durable software frameworks and patterns used across teams.
• Designs and governs AI-enabled workflows and multi-agent architectures for regulated environments.
• Drives governance of AI practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes.
• Performs toolchain enhancements across SDLC, increasing automation and observability.
• Establishes standards for LLM-based apps (RAG, embeddings, vector stores) and model serving.

Skills

Python

Java

Cloud

Data engineering

AI/ML

LLM

Architectural design

Tools

Spark/PySpark

Databricks

Snowflake

Airflow

Temporal

Kubernetes

Dynatrace

Grafana

Job description

Job Description

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology Sector, you provide expertise and engineering excellence as an integral part of an agile data engineering team. To enhance, build, and deliver a trusted market leading Global Know Your Customer (KYC) and Risk Assessment Data Platform in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your advanced technical capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes across various technologies to support one or more of the firm’s portfolios.

Job Description

Job Description

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology Sector, you provide expertise and engineering excellence as an integral part of an agile data engineering team. To enhance, build, and deliver a trusted market leading Global Know Your Customer (KYC) and Risk Assessment Data Platform in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your advanced technical capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes across various technologies to support one or more of the firm’s portfolios.

This role is suited to a senior engineer who has hands‑on skills to lead across multiple teams—defining architecture, engineering practices and standards, and delivering high-impact software that scales.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops secure, high-quality production code for data-intensive applications and platforms, and reviews and mentors other engineers
• Creates durable, reusable software frameworks and patterns that are leveraged across teams and functions
• Designs and governs agentic Artificial Intelligence, systems, including multi-agent workflows, tool-use integrations, and human-in-the-loop controls appropriate for regulated financial services environments
• Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
• Establishes engineering standards for Large Language Model-based applications — RAG pipelines, embedding workflows, vector store integrations, and model serving — ensuring safety, observability, and reproducibility at scale
• Drives adoption of advanced technical methods and practices aligned with the latest industry standards and product development methodologies
• Advises cross-functional teams on technological matters within your domain of expertise
• 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 at scale.

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 at enterprise scale
• Hands‑on experience designing and deploying production AI/ML systems, including LLM‑based applications and agentic architectures with tool use, memory, and multi‑step reasoning in regulated environments
• Expert in one or more programming languages, particularly Python and/or Java
• Advanced knowledge of software application development and technical processes, with considerable depth in one or more disciplines (e.g., cloud, AI/ML, data engineering)
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise‑authorized AI‑assistant software development tools within the work environment (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 senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.
• Experience in large-scale data processing, microservices, API design, Kafka, Redis, Memcached, observability tools (Dynatrace, Splunk, Grafana), and orchestration frameworks (Airflow, Temporal)
• Advanced working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, vector stores, data lake architectures, and data governance
• Practical cloud-native experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Ability to present and effectively communicate with senior leaders and executives

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake
• Deep hands-on experience with Spark/PySpark and other big data processing technologies
• Expertise in open-source table formats and catalog services such as Apache Iceberg
• Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks and model serving infrastructure or managed endpoints (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI)
• Familiarity with AI evaluation and observability practices: evals frameworks, red‑teaming, prompt drift detection, and cost/latency monitoring for LLM workloads.

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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

About The Team

Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You’ll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.