Lead Software Engineer - GenAI, AWS, Java/Python

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Jersey City is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to advance AI-powered features within Asset and Wealth Management. You will lead generative AI initiatives, architect robust AI models, and deliver secure production code using Java or Python.

You will design front-end interfaces with React or Angular, integrate AI with AWS, and drive automation for reliable operations. Collaboration and continuous learning are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Java or Python experience with architecture and building AI models.
• 1 year of Generative AI development and prompt engineering.
• System design, development, testing, and operational stability in AI projects.
• 3+ years of React or Angular experience.
• 2+ years of AWS experience is required.
• Experience with LLM models and agentic tools.
• Understanding of CI/CD, resiliency, and security in AI projects.

Responsibilities

• Generative AI Development: build and implement AI solutions aligned with business goals.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in generative AI technologies and POCs.
• Proficient in Java or Python to architect and deliver production-grade code.
• Front-End Development: create intuitive interfaces using React or Angular with thorough code reviews.
• Cloud Integration: leverage AWS to ensure quality, security, and efficiency in AI projects.
• Automation and Stability: optimize processes and operational reliability of AI apps.
• Collaboration: work with cross-functional teams to refine AI architecture for scalability.
• Continuous Learning: engage with communities to stay current on generative AI tech.
• Team Culture: promote diversity, opportunity, inclusion and respect in AI development.

Skills

Generative AI

Java

Python

React

Angular

AWS

CI/CD

Security

LLM models

Agentic tools

Tools

Langchain

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Keras

Job description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Asset and Wealth Management division, you will be instrumental in promoting the progress and application of state-of-the-art AI technologies. Your role will focus on key development tasks, leveraging your technical expertise to enhance the design and implementation of pioneering key business features powered by Agentic/Gen AI frameworks.

Job responsibilities

• Generative AI Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of generative AI solutions, ensuring they meet technical requirements and business objectives.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate deep expertise in generative AI technologies, actively participating in the development of proofs of concept (POCs) and exploring new methodologies to enhance AI capabilities.
• Programming Proficiency: Exhibit strong proficiency in Java or Python, with the ability to architect and build complex AI models from scratch. Ensure the delivery of secure, high-quality production code.
• Front-End Development: Utilize experience with React or Angular to create intuitive user interfaces for AI applications. Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality.
• Cloud Integration: Leverage AWS experience to implement best practices in AI integration, ensuring quality, security, and efficiency across AI projects.
• Automation and Stability: Identify and implement opportunities to automate processes and enhance the operational stability of generative AI applications and systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to contribute to the evaluation and refinement of architectural designs for AI systems, ensuring scalability and robustness.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in communities of practice to stay updated on new generative AI technologies, fostering a culture of continuous innovation.
• Team Culture: Support a team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect, fostering an environment conducive to innovative AI development.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Programming Proficiency: Minimum 5+ years of strong proficiency in Java or Python, with the ability to architect and build complex AI models from scratch.
• Generative AI: one year of experience in generative AI development and prompt engineering.
• System Design: Proven experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in AI projects.
• Front-End Development: Minimum of 3+ years of strong experience with React or Angular.
• Cloud Expertise: 2+ years of AWS experience is a must-have.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with LLM models and agentic tools.
• Agile Methodologies: Understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security, applied to AI projects.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with AI model optimization and performance tuning to ensure efficient and scalable AI solutions.
• Familiarity with data engineering practices to support AI model training and deployment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate generative AI solutions into broader business processes and applications.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
• Experience with AI/ML libraries and tools such as Langchain, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and Keras.