Lead Software Engineer: Frontend Development

JP Morgan Chase; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive frontend and full‑stack development in Palo Alto. You will design, build, and troubleshoot advanced web applications within Infrastructure Platforms, applying secure coding practices and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted engineering, software design leadership, and collaboration across teams to deliver scalable solutions in a regulated financial environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied software experience.
• Experience building and maintaining web applications with full stack technologies.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Develops secure high-quality production code and reviews code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation for stability of software applications.
• Leads adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality, speed, and outcomes.
• Applies SDLC tooling to improve automation and value realization.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams on architectural designs.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering.

Skills

Full stack web dev

Python

Django

Java

JavaScript

Next.js

SQL

CI/CD

Security awareness

Job description

Lead Software Engineer: Frontend Development

Palo Alto, CA, United States

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Job Information

• Job Identification 210802334
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Business Unit Corporate Sector
• Posting Date 11/04/2026, 06:38 PM
• Locations 3223 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, US1111 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH, 43240, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Base Pay/Salary Palo Alto,CA $156,750.00-$215,000.00

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 at JPMorganChase within Infrastructure Platforms(IP) you will execute 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Strong experience building and maintaining web applications with full stack with Python, Django, Java, JavaScript, Node React, Next-JS and SQL
• 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
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD pipelines, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• 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.
• Practical cloud native experience.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills.

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code or cloud deployment automation.
• Experience with performance tuning, resiliency testing, monitoring, logging, and alerting.
• Experience working in highly controlled or regulated technology environments.
• Experience with security, identity, access, fraud, trust, risk, or customer protection platforms.
• Experience with BI tooling such as Tableau.
• Experience with Alteryx.

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT: This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

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 (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/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.