Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Platform Engineer/Azure

Fairygodboss; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Backup childcare

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Platform Engineer/Azure to enhance and deliver market-leading technology products. The role involves executing creative software solutions, developing production code, and collaborating with agile teams to meet business objectives.

Key qualifications include 5+ years of experience with cloud solutions, proficiency in programming languages like Python and Java, and expertise in CI/CD methodologies. The position offers competitive rewards, health benefits, and focuses on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in system design.
• Hands-on experience in application development and operational stability.
• Understanding of public cloud architecture patterns.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code.
• Identify opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues.

Skills

Python

Terraform

Azure

CI/CD

Java

Groovy

Education

Formal training or certification on system design concepts

Tools

Public cloud (Azure, AWS)

Infrastructure as code using Terraform/Bicep/ARM

Job description

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

As a Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Platform Engineer/Azure at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology Infrastructure Platform 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• 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 system design concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Hands on experience in Python, Terraform and Public cloud (Azure)
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
• Hands on experience with a public cloud provider (Azure, AWS)
• Understanding of public cloud architecture patterns for identity, networking, compute and management
• Experience with Infrastructure as code using Terraform/Bicep/ARM on Azure
• Proficient in one or more programming language(s) such as Java, Python, Java Scripting and Groovy
• Hands on experience in building CI/CD Pipelines related scripts for deployment of Azure resources
• Hands on experience in designing solutions and driving implementation on Azure Platform
• Experience in applying enterprise architecture patterns on Azure Cloud Integrations with On Prem Systems

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in Identity and Access Management area
• Experience in Banking & Finance services industry
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Knowledge in Cloud security Principles and applying as needed

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 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.