Lead Software Engineer- Data, Python, SQL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase seeks a Lead Software Engineer in Jersey City, New Jersey, to design and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions within the Wholesale Credit Risk team. This pivotal role involves mentoring team members, collaborating effectively with leads, and ensuring adherence to best practices in software engineering.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with hybrid cloud architecture and demonstrate strong coding skills in languages like Java and Python. The position offers a competitive rewards package including health care, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hybrid cloud architecture.
• Proven leadership in using AI-assisted engineering practices.
• Strong coding skills in languages such as Java, Python, or React.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in code quality.
• Mentor team members and foster collaboration.

Skills

Hybrid cloud architecture

High-quality code writing

AI-assisted software development tools

Distributed systems

CI/CD processes

Java

Python

React

Education

Formal training or certification in hybrid cloud architecture

5+ years of applied experience

Job description

Job Summary

As the Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Wholesale Credit Risk team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable hybrid cloud solutions. You will collaborate with development leads and senior stakeholders to deliver robust solutions while mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable hybrid cloud solutions for transactional, analytics, and RAD workloads.
• Write and review high‑quality code, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Drive team adoption of enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes.
• Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle to improve the value realized by automation.
• Collaborate with development leads and cross‑functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to drive technical excellence.
• Present technical concepts and project updates to senior stakeholders.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, balancing urgent needs with strategic progress.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and helpful environment.

Required Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on hybrid cloud architecture concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
• Proven experience in hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud).
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI‑assisted software development tools with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs.
• 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.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and analytics platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and modern software engineering practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with development leads and senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Action‑oriented, decisive, and drives results systematically.
• Strong coding skills in languages such as Java, Python, or React.
• Skilled at assessing risk and making decisions with a holistic, big‑picture perspective.
• Demonstrates a can‑do attitude and leads by example.
• Detail‑oriented, able to distinguish between important and urgent tasks.
• Prioritizes helpfulness, mentorship, and team development.
• Acts with integrity.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary, potential commission‑based pay, and discretionary incentive compensation. Eligible employees may receive benefits such as comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required.