Lead Software Engineer (Python) — AI-Driven, Secure & Scalable

Aumni; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within Corporate Technology for Financial Planning & Analysis.

You will be a core technical contributor on an agile team delivering trusted, scalable technology products with a focus on security and reliability. You will lead secure production code, guide AI-assisted engineering practices across the team, drive architectural reviews, and partner with vendors and internal groups to advance automation and operational

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced knowledge of Java, Python, or Scala and AWS.
• Extensive experience with big data technologies including Apache Spark.
• Demonstrated experience leading use of AI-assisted software development tools with focus on correctness, performance and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity and secure handling of inputs/outputs.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• In-depth knowledge of financial services IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine approaches.
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes.
• Applies knowledge of SDLC tools to improve automation and value of automation.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues to improve stability of software applications.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams on architectures and technical credentials.

Skills

Java

Python

Scala

Apache Spark

AWS

AI-assisted development tools

CI/CD

Security best practices

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Databricks

Docker

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within Corporate Technology for Financial Planning & Analysis.

You will be a core technical contributor on an agile team delivering trusted, scalable technology products with a focus on security and reliability. You will lead secure production code, guide AI-assisted engineering practices across the team, drive architectural reviews, and partner with vendors and internal groups to advance automation and operational