Lead Software Engineering - Python

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join Infrastructure Platforms. You will drive end-to-end software delivery, architect scalable microservices, and mentor engineers. The role emphasizes secure coding, AI-assisted tooling, and resilient operations in a cloud-first environment.

The position requires senior-level experience across Python/Java stacks, cloud platforms, and modern SDLC practices, with a focus on reliability and performance. On-site in New Jersey, competitive rewards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering with system design and operations.
• Proficiency in Python/Flask/Django for microservices; front-end basics (HTML, CSS, JS).
• Hands-on Java and Spring/Spring Boot experience for services.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and RESTful APIs, WebSockets, JSON.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Deliver cloud-native microservices-based applications leveraging modern architecture patterns and best practices.
• Model domains to build scalable, testable software that evolves with business needs.
• Develop secure high-quality production code and review code written by others.
• Lead adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices and establish governance and validation standards.
• Design systems to avoid single points of failure and ensure zero-downtime releases and performance.

Skills

Python

Java

Spring

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Security

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

WebSockets

JSON

Job description

Be an integral part of an agile team that’s constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Infrastructure Platforms, you will make a significant business impact through your skills and contributions, applying technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to address a diverse array of challenges across multiple technologies and applications.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
• Deliver end-to-end solutions in the form of cloud-native, microservices-based applications, leveraging the latest technologies and best industry practices.
• Use domain modeling techniques to build best-in-class business products, structuring software for clarity, testability, and evolution.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.
• Design and build solutions that avoid single points of failure using scalable architectural patterns.
• Design and build scalable, secure, and reliable solutions by leveraging modern architectural patterns that ensure zero-downtime releases and optimize data performance.
• Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (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 senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of hands‑on experience in software engineering, including system design, application development, testing, and operational support.
• Proficiency in back‑end technologies (e.g., Python, Flask, Django) with experience building microservices-based applications; for full‑stack roles, proficiency also includes front‑end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, React, Angular).
• Hands‑on development experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot for building and supporting services.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), distributed systems, and web technologies, including RESTful APIs and web services, WebSockets, and JSON.
• Hands‑on experience designing and building scalable applications using SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and an understanding of the 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.).

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong soft skills, including presentation, negotiation, mentoring, and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive broader impact by sharing and contributing best practices.
• Experience in the banking domain.
• AWS certification.

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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

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. Carry out critical tech solutions across multiple technical areas as an integral part of an agile team.