Lead Software Engineer - Cloud Platform Engineer/Azure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is looking for a Lead Software Engineer – Cloud Platform Engineer/Azure to enhance technology products securely and stably. In this role, you will tackle creative software solutions, develop secure production code, and lead discussions with external vendors.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, particularly in Python, Terraform, and Azure. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to our culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in system design and application development.
• Hands-on experience in delivering system design and operational stability.
• Proficiency in public cloud providers, particularly Azure.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review others' code.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational stability of applications.

Skills

Python

Terraform

Azure

CI/CD

Java

JavaScript

Groovy

Education

Formal training or certification on system design concepts

Tools

Azure DevOps

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, you are part of the Corporate Technology Infrastructure Platform team, an agile team that enhances, builds, and delivers trusted market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a core technical contributor, you conduct critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas and business functions to support the firm’s business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, develop and troubleshoot, thinking beyond routine approaches to build solutions or simplify complex problems.
• Develop secure, high‑quality production code; review and debug code written by others.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Lead 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.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on system design concepts and 5+ years of 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript and Groovy.
• Hands‑on experience building CI/CD pipelines and scripts for deployment of Azure resources.
• Hands‑on experience designing solutions and driving implementation on the Azure platform.
• Experience applying enterprise architecture patterns on Azure Cloud integrating with on‑prem systems.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience in Identity and Access Management.
• Experience in the banking and finance services industry.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and applying them as needed.

About Us

JPMorgan Chase, 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 role, experience, skill set and location. Eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in cash and/or forfeitable equity. 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. 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 essential to ensuring that we set our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.