Lead Software Engineer - Python/ Data

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Jersey City is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to advance the Financial Planning & Analysis tech stack. You will contribute as a core technical member, delivering secure, scalable software and aligning with enterprise AI-assisted practices to raise quality and delivery speed.

The role requires leadership in SDLC disciplines, cloud-native design, and risk-aware engineering within a fast-paced, regulated financial environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, development, testing, and operations.
• Advanced knowledge of Java, Python, or Scala.
• Strong AWS platform expertise and security practices.
• Extensive experience with big data, including Apache Spark.
• Experience leading AI-assisted development tools and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops secure production code and reviews code written by others.
• Drives enterprise AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality, speed, and stability.
• Improves automation and value via the SDLC toolchain.
• Identifies and remediates recurring issues to boost software stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with vendors and internal teams on architecture.
• Collaborates across functions to deliver trusted technology products.

Skills

Java

Python

Scala

AWS

Apache Spark

AI-assisted development

secure coding

CI/CD

Security

Cloud-native

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Databricks

BI platforms

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (Financial Planning & Analysis)

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 JPMorgan Chase within Corporate Technology in the 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down 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, 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.

Equality and Diversity Statement

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.