Lead Software Engineer - Python, AIML, Cloud

Aumni; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and troubleshoot solutions for complex business challenges in a fast-paced financial services environment.

You will lead architectural discussions, drive automation, and mentor engineers while delivering secure production code using Python and AWS. The role emphasizes on-premises and cloud systems, collaboration with SRE teams, and adoption of AI/ML technologies across domain processes, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Strong experience building and running applications on AWS or other public cloud platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming.
• Proven experience in system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability.
• Skilled in automation, continuous delivery, and the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience with data processing pipelines and DAGs for ML or data workflows.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud, AI, and ML technologies.
• Understanding of IT systems in the financial services industry.
• Experience with code reviews and agile methodologies.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous learning and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot software solutions for complex business challenges.
• Write secure, high-quality production code and review code from team members.
• Identify and automate remediation of recurring issues to improve system stability.
• Lead architectural design sessions and provide technical guidance for on-premises and cloud systems.
• Promote adoption of new technologies through internal communities of practice.
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and respect within the team.
• Develop and maintain applications using Python and AWS.
• Create and review architecture and design deliverables, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Integrate AI/ML solutions into domain-specific operations processing systems.
• Lead code reviews, design discussions, and agile planning sessions.
• Collaborate with Site Reliability Engineering and monitoring teams to ensure system reliability and performance.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Python

System design

Automation & CD

SDLC

AI/ML technologies

Agile methodologies

Communication to stakeholders

Code reviews

Mentoring

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

SageMaker

Bedrock

EKS

Postgres

OpenSearch

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot software solutions for complex business challenges
• Write secure, high-quality production code and review code from team members
• Identify and automate remediation of recurring issues to improve system stability
• Lead architectural design sessions and provide technical guidance for on-premises and cloud systems
• Promote adoption of new technologies through internal communities of practice
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and respect within the team
• Develop and maintain applications using Python and AWS
• Create and review architecture and design deliverables, ensuring best practices are followed
• Integrate AI/ML solutions into domain-specific operations processing systems
• Lead code reviews, design discussions, and agile planning sessions
• Collaborate with Site Reliability Engineering and monitoring teams to ensure system reliability and performance

Required Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Strong experience building and running applications on AWS or other public cloud platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming
• Proven experience in system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability
• Skilled in automation, continuous delivery, and the full Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience with data processing pipelines and Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) for machine learning or data workflows
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies
• Understanding of IT systems in the financial services industry
• Experience with code reviews and agile methodologies
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Commitment to continuous learning and creative problem-solving

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), and containerized application development
• Familiarity with data storage systems such as Postgres and OpenSearch, and AWS services including S3, SageMaker, and Bedrock
• Practical experience with Kubernetes, EKS, Docker, Kafka, MLOps, Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps), and event-driven systems
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and application development
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into production environments
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers
• Participation in technology events or software engineering communities

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

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. Design and deliver market-leading technology products in a secure and scalable way as a seasoned member of an agile team