Lead Software Engineer -SRE/DevOps -Java/Python

JPMorganChase; Westerville (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Westerville is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance and deliver scalable technology products. This role involves developing software solutions, collaborating with multiple teams, and ensuring system performance and security. Candidates should have in-depth experience in software development, especially in Java and Python, alongside cloud-based service management. A competitive compensation package, along with comprehensive benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years applied experience in software development or related fields.
• Hands-on experience in delivering system design and application development.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop software solutions that improve reliability and performance.
• Conduct evaluations of architectural designs to enhance systems.
• Review and debug code written by others.

Skills

Java

Python

SRE/DevOps

Cloud-based services

Observability tooling (Splunk, Dynatrace, etc.)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Agile methodologies

Automation and continuous delivery

Education

Formal training or certification in software development

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 and Community Branch workplace technology 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

• Partners and collaborates with product, architecture, security and operations teams prioritize reliability and embed best practices across the software development lifecycle to improve operations across the Branch Products.
• Lead and develop resilient software solutions that improve reliability, scalability and system performance of the Branch Systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external and internal teams to outcomes‑oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
• Develops secure high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software development concepts and 5+ years applied experience, SRE/DevOps, platform engineer, or similar.
• Proficiency in operating and managing cloud‑based services using IaC or EaC (infrastructure as code, environment as code Terraform or similar) in AWS.
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in utilizing observability tooling Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana, Datadog etc.
• Advanced in programming in Java and Python technologies.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods/patterns.
• Experience across the whole Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• Fluent in English.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• AWS Certifications (e.g. Solutions Architect Associate).
• Experienced in SRE/DevOps practices (SLA/SLOs, error budgets, MTTR, MTTD).
• Knowledge of RAG architectures and exposure to AI/automation technologies that improve operations.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.

About Us

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About the Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most‑used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.