Lead Software Engineer - Python/ Data

慨正橡扯; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health-care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

慨正橡扯 is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Corporate Technology team in Jersey City, NJ. This role is crucial in enhancing and delivering trusted technology products that align with business objectives.

As a core contributor, you will execute innovative software solutions, develop high-quality code, and promote best practices in an agile environment. A strong background in programming languages and cloud services is essential for this position, along with experience in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, and operational stability.
• Good understanding of AWS platform and core services.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and technical troubleshooting.
• Develop secure and high-quality production code.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Java

Python

Scala

AWS

Apache Spark

AI-assisted software development

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Technology, Data Science, or a related field

Job description

Job Description

We 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 Corporate Technology in Financial Planning & Analysis team, 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.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems
• 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 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.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• A. Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience (NAMR/APAC – India/ LATAM/ Hong Kong)
  B. Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience (EMEA/LATAM-Brazil)
  C. Singapore follow local country guidance
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming languages including Java, Python, or Scala.
• Good understanding of the AWS platform, including its core services, architecture best practices, and security features.
• Extensive experience with big data technologies, including Apache Spark, for large-scale data processing and analytics.
• 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
• 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 the financial services industry and their IT systems
  Practical cloud native experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Exposure to Databricks
• Experience with data visualization and business intelligence platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Technology, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Benefits

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