Lead Software Engineer - Security Platforms

JPMorgan Chase; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 138,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Security Platforms to join a high‑performing Agile team within Consumer & Community Banking. You will contribute to building trusted, scalable technology products in a secure, stable manner.

As a core technical contributor, you will lead design and implementation across multiple domains, drive AI‑assisted development practices, ensure secure coding standards, and mentor engineers to raise the team’s delivery quality and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s).
• Experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools with validated outputs.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows and secure practices.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting of complex problems.
• Develops secure, high-quality production code and reviews peers' code.
• Drives adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality and speed.
• Applies SDLC tools to improve automation and value delivery.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation for stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams on architectures.

Skills

Programming languages

AI-assisted tooling

CI/CD

Cloud native

Security practices

Education

Formal software engineering training

Tools

AI-assisted development toolchain

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Security Platforms

Columbus, OH, United States

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Job Information

• Locations 1111 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH, 43240, US270 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10017, US10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60603, US575 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US8181 Communications Pkwy Bldg F, Plano, TX, 75024, US

• Job Schedule Full time

• Base Pay/Salary Jersey City,NJ $156,750.00-$215,000.00; Chicago,IL $137,750.00-$185,000.00; New York,NY $156,750.00-$215,000.00

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 the Consumer & Community Banking CTC, 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 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

• Advanced in one or more programming language(s)

• 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

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About Us

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 (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs) for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.