Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack Java or Python, AWS, AI

Aumni; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City seeks a Lead Software Engineer to advance, build and deliver trusted market-leading technology products within a secure, scalable framework. You will drive critical solutions for Planning & Analysis in the Finance Technology group.

The role requires Java or Python expertise with 5+ years of hands-on development, and a strong focus on AI, cloud, and CI/CD within an agile environment. Collaboration across teams and a commitment to inclusion are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering with 5+ years coding Java or Python.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, development, testing, and operational stability.
• Experience with AI systems, LLMs, and ML for financial applications.
• Experience deploying and scaling systems within AWS.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, resiliency, and security.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Practical cloud-native experience.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting beyond routine.
• Develops secure production code, reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation to improve stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions on architectural designs and applicability for existing systems.
• Leads communities of practice to drive awareness and use of new technologies.
• Contributes to team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Java

Python

AI/ML in finance

CI/CD

Cloud (AWS)

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Databricks

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 Corporate & Investment Bank's Finance Technology 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. You will be building innovative products and solutions for the Planning & Analysis group within the investment bank.

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 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 software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience in coding Java or Python
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience with AI systems, LLMs, and machine learning for financial applications
• Experience deploying and scaling systems within AWS
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, 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.)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 10+ years of experience in a software engineering/architect role
• Experience working with Databricks

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

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. Carry out critical tech solutions across multiple technical areas as an integral part of an agile team