Lead Software Engineer - MLOps / ML Platform

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive end-to-end ML model lifecycle work within Corporate Sector Technology. You will design, build, and maintain platform components and cloud infrastructure in support of secure, scalable AI-driven solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software engineering, strong AWS and Spring Boot experience, and a track record applying MLOps practices. Collaboration, security, and high-performance delivery are key expectations.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools with ability to evaluate outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, data sensitivity, and secure handling.
• Hands-on server-side development with Web Services, XML, SOAP, REST, and JMS.
• Experience building high-volume, low-latency, high-throughput transactional systems.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Core, MVC, Web Services and Messaging.
• Experience with AWS services including S3, DynamoDB, ECS, EKS, RDS, Lambda.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain platform components for end-to-end ML model lifecycle from development to deployment.
• Apply SDLC and automation tools to improve value and speed of delivery.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality and productivity with peer review and secure coding practices.
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS to support model training and serving workloads.
• Automate model deployment, testing, and release processes within the SDLC/MLOps toolchain.
• Support Platform team in developing automated solutions and monitor platform health.

Skills

AI-assisted development tools

AWS cloud services

Spring Boot / Java

REST / SOAP / XML / JMS

MLOps / SDLC automation

Pair programming (GitHub Copilot)

DBMS & SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

EMR

ECS

S3

DynamoDB

EKS

RDS

Lambda

JDBC/SQL

Job description

Job DescriptionWe have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

Job DescriptionWe 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 the Corporate Sector Technology, 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain platform components that support end-to-end ML model lifecycle — from development and training to deployment and monitoring
• 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
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Build and manage cloud-based infrastructure on AWS (including Databricks, EMR, ECS, and S3) to support model training and serving workloads
• Automate model deployment, testing, and release processes within the SDLC/MLOps toolchain
• Support Platform team in developing/building automated solutions
• Monitor platform health and model serving infrastructure; identify and resolve performance and stability issues
• Apply AI-assisted development tools and best practices to improve code quality and delivery speed
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
  
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
  
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices.
  
• Hands-on server-side development experience, including Web Services, XML, SOAP, REST, and JMS.
  
• Experience in building high-volume, low-latency, high-throughput transactional systems.
  
• Experience in building microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Core, MVC, Web Services and Messaging
  
• Experience with AWS services - S3, DynamoDB, ECS, EKS, RDS, Lambda, and ALB/NLB.
  
• Experienced with pair programming agents such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate prototyping.
  
• Strong knowledge of RDBMS, schema design, SQL, query optimization, indexing, joins, and JDBC.
  
• Agile Development experience with SCRUM or similar methodologies
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience managing projects end-to-end, from requirements scoping to successful launch.
  
• Experience in MLOps and building model serving applications
  
• Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning tools and framework in development.
  
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field with 10+ years of applied experience, or Master's degree with 5+ years of applied experience.
  
• Completed AWS Developer or Solution Architect Certification
  

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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About The Team

Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You'll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.