Mainframe Lead Engineer: Cloud-Native & AI-Driven Architect

JP Morgan Chase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Columbus, OH, within Consumer & Community Banking Mainframe. You will be a core technical contributor delivering secure, scalable software across multiple business functions, while guiding agile teams.

You will drive modernization efforts from mainframe to cloud-native tech, ensure code quality through AI-assisted reviews, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes secure, resilient software delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience including design, development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience leading adoption of AI-assisted development tools and process
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows and secure handling of data

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review others' code
• Lead modernization from Mainframe to cloud-native technologies
• Drive AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed
• Plan, execute, and contribute to architectural design reviews
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional team efforts
• Collaborate on product roadmap execution

Skills

Mainframe experience

AI-assisted development

CI/CD

Security and resiliency

Cloud native

Architecture disciplines

Leadership

JCL/CICS/VSM/COBOL

TCP/IP messaging

Java or modern languages

Education

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

xpeditor

ZEKE

File Aid

Changeman

AbendAid

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Columbus, OH, within Consumer & Community Banking Mainframe. You will be a core technical contributor delivering secure, scalable software across multiple business functions, while guiding agile teams.

You will drive modernization efforts from mainframe to cloud-native tech, ensure code quality through AI-assisted reviews, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes secure, resilient software delivery.