Lead Software Engineer: Java/Python/AWS & AI‑Driven Dev

JPMorgan Chase; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 157,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase leads in financial services technology. A Lead Software Engineer–Java/Python/AWS within the Data Technology space in CCB drives secure, scalable products and hands-on delivery across multiple tech stacks.

You will shape architecture, implement backend services, and champion responsible AI and secure coding practices in a fast-paced enterprise setting. Based in Jersey City, NJ, this role is full-time and cross-functional.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied software engineering experience.
• Experience delivering design, development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced in Java, Python, or Go with strong AWS experience.
• Experience with Terraform IaC and microservices design.
• Experience with backend data models and databases.
• Experience leading AI-assisted software development tools and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance to teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develops secure, high-quality production code; reviews code written by others.
• Drives AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed.
• Establishes validation standards for AI workflows and promotes reusable patterns across SDLC.
• Influences product design, functionality, and operational processes.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in focus areas and advocates SDLC best practices.
• Contributes to the engineering community and standardized tooling.

Skills

Java

Python

AWS

Terraform

Microservices

Backend design

AI-assisted tools

Security best practices

Leadership

Tools

Terraform

Docker

CI/CD tools

Job description

JPMorgan Chase leads in financial services technology. A Lead Software Engineer–Java/Python/AWS within the Data Technology space in CCB drives secure, scalable products and hands-on delivery across multiple tech stacks.

You will shape architecture, implement backend services, and champion responsible AI and secure coding practices in a fast-paced enterprise setting. Based in Jersey City, NJ, this role is full-time and cross-functional.