Lead Software Engineer (Python/Django) — AI-Driven Infra

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive design, development, and secure production systems within Infrastructure Platforms. You will contribute across multiple technical areas to deliver market-leading technology that is secure, scalable, and resilient.

The role emphasizes advanced programming, cloud architecture, and the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and reliability across the team.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• 5+ years applied software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages and frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD, security, and application resiliency practices.
• Experience with cloud technologies, automation, and IaC tooling.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions and implements scalable designs.
• Develops secure production code and reviews peers' work.
• Improves operational stability by reducing recurring issues.
• Drives adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices for code quality and speed.
• Leads evaluations with vendors and teams on architectural designs.
• Guides communities of practice to share new technologies.
• Fosters an inclusive and diverse team culture.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

Cloud architecture

AI-assisted engineering

Security best practices

Education

Formal software engineering certification

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive design, development, and secure production systems within Infrastructure Platforms. You will contribute across multiple technical areas to deliver market-leading technology that is secure, scalable, and resilient.

The role emphasizes advanced programming, cloud architecture, and the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality, delivery speed, and reliability across the team.