Lead Software Engineer- Python / Quant

JPMorgan Chase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Jersey City seeks a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Python, quantitative development and research to advance the Quant Research Platform and Portfolio Construction stack. You will partner with Quant Research to model development, validation workflows, and reusable Python libraries, driving production quality, security, and scalable delivery across the platform.

This role emphasizes responsible AI, automated testing, and modern SDLC practices in a fast-paced financial

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python coding.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, quant or data analytics.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Practical cloud native experience.
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts.

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

Skills

Python

Data analytics

Statistics

CI/CD

Cloud native

Security

Agile

Education

Software engineering certification

Job description

As a Lead Software Engineer- Python / Quant Development / Quant Research at JPMorganChase within the Asset and Wealth Management Technology 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.

We are looking for developers to contribute to the transformation of the Quant Research Platform and Portfolio Construction and Management stack into an industry-leading platform. If you are an expert in Python, business-focused, and have a strong grounding in statistical methods and data analytics, please apply. You will work alongside Quant Research on model development, validation workflows, and the build-out of reusable Python Quant libraries that standardize research-to-production patterns and accelerate delivery across the platform. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise across the software development lifecycle, partnering continuously with Quant Research on a daily basis.

Job 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

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Strong experience with Python coding
• Experience in financial Services across Asset Classes
• Knowledge of statistical methods, quant or data 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

• CFA charter holder
• Experience with systematic portfolio management
• Experience with model development, validation workflows, and the build-out of reusable Python Quant libraries