Lead Software Engineer- Python AI

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX, is seeking an Experienced Software Engineer to join the IAM team. You will help deliver market-leading software solutions, drive AI-powered capabilities, and establish governance for secure adoption of emerging tech.

Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, risk, and business stakeholders to ship high-quality code. The role emphasizes secure coding, incident response, and scalable architectures within an agile environment, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Experience in Java or Python development in enterprise environments.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools and secure coding practices.
• Understanding of responsible AI use and governance in delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Participates in design and develops scalable and resilient systems using Java or Python.
• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Creates secure production code and maintains algorithms aligned with systems.
• Drives adoption of enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed.
• Applies SDLC tools and automation capabilities to enhance value from automation.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts and ensures design constraints are met by code.
• Gathers and analyzes data to build visualizations for continuous improvement of software applications.
• Identifies data patterns to improve coding hygiene and system architecture.
• Contributes to engineering communities of practice and promotes inclusive team culture.

Skills

Java or Python

System design

CI/CD

AI/ML awareness

Security & compliance

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Push the limits of what's possible with us as an experienced member of our Software Engineering team.

Job Description

Push the limits of what's possible with us as an experienced member of our Software Engineering team.

As an Experienced Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Identity & Access Management(IAM) team, you will be an integral member of an agile IAM team responsible for delivering market-leading technology solutions, driving innovation through AI, and establishing governance frameworks that enable the safe and responsible adoption of emerging technologies. You will partner with engineers, architects, data scientists, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders to build high-quality software and AI-powered capabilities that meet the firm's standards for security, resiliency, fairness, and accountability.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in, design and develop scalable and resilient systems using Java or Python to contribute to continual, iterative improvements for product teams
• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate 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.
• Produces or contributes to architecture and design artifacts for applications while ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
• Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems
• Identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, application development, testing and operational stability
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Proficient in coding in Java or Python languages
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• 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.
• 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
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Familiarity with modern front‑end technologies
• Familiarity working in identity & access management solutions.
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies

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 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.