Lead Software Engineer: Python, AI/ADK, AWS & APIs

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX seeks a Lead Software Engineer to own end-to-end design and delivery of critical systems within Cloud Foundation Services. You will drive architectural decisions and deliver scalable, secure backend services in a Hands-on leadership role.

You will lead AI applications using ADK and LangGraph in production, define API standards (REST), and ensure reliable, secure code. Strong Python, FastAPI, and AWS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in Python and strong experience building backend services in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on production experience building AI applications using ADK and LangGraph (mandatory).
• 6+ years applied experience or equivalent in software engineering roles.
• Strong experience in system design, application development, testing, and production stability.
• Experience with API design and implementation using FastAPI (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns and ability to apply them in production systems.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Postgres) and strong SQL fundamentals.
• Proficiency in multiple languages and ability to lead adoption of best practices.
• Experience in a large corporate environment with modern programming languages and databases.
• Strong grasp of agile methodologies and CI/CD, resiliency, security-by-design.

Responsibilities

• Leads the technical design and implementation of software solutions, including system architecture and integration patterns.
• Owns hands-on delivery of production AI/agentic applications using ADK and LangGraph (mandatory).
• Defines and implements API design standards (REST) and collaborates with consumers for usability and reliability.
• Writes secure, high-quality, production-ready code (Python preferred) and conducts reviews.
• Designs, develops, and troubleshoots with attention to performance, resiliency, and operability.
• Builds and maintains AI application quality controls and guardrails for production use.
• Collaborates with Product, Security, SRE, and engineering teams to translate requirements into APIs and services.
• Drives SDLC improvements (CI/CD, test automation, security scanning, dependency management) to boost velocity and quality.

Skills

Python

API design

ADK

LangGraph

FastAPI

Postgres/SQL

Production systems

Tools

AWS

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Job description

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX seeks a Lead Software Engineer to own end-to-end design and delivery of critical systems within Cloud Foundation Services. You will drive architectural decisions and deliver scalable, secure backend services in a Hands-on leadership role.

You will lead AI applications using ADK and LangGraph in production, define API standards (REST), and ensure reliable, secure code. Strong Python, FastAPI, and AWS experience are required.