Principal Software Engineer - Security Platforms

JPMorgan Chase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Security Platforms to drive secure, scalable software across portfolios within the Consumer & Community Banking CTC. You will contribute technical leadership, architecture, and AI-enabled workflows to accelerate delivery while upholding security and resiliency standards.

The role demands expert programming skills, broad cloud experience, and the ability to influence senior leaders across product and technology teams.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing and stability.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages.
• Experience leading adoption of agentic AI-enabled development practices across teams.

Responsibilities

• Creates complex and scalable coding frameworks using appropriate software design frameworks.
• Develops secure, high-quality production code and reviews code from others.
• Architects and governs agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows to improve delivery speed and quality.
• Uses SDLC tools and AI-assisted development to improve automation value across teams.
• Advises cross-functional teams on technical matters within domain of expertise.
• Serves as go-to subject matter expert for the function.

Skills

Software design

Programming languages

Agentic AI

Cloud native

Strong communication

Education

Software engineering concepts training/certification

Job description

Principal Software Engineer - Security Platforms

Columbus, OH, United States

Job Description

If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you've come to the right place.

As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking CTC, you provide expertise and engineering excellence as an integral part of an agile team to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your advanced technical capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes across various technologies to support one or more of the firm’s portfolios.

Job responsibilities

• Creates complex and scalable coding frameworks using appropriate software design frameworks

• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others

• Architects and governs agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) to improve delivery speed, code quality, and operational outcomes at scale (e.g., AI-driven PR review assistance, test generation/maintenance, release readiness checks, incident triage and root-cause acceleration), while defining guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, and reuse across teams.

• 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 at scale.

• Advises cross-functional teams on technological matters within domain of expertise

• Serves as the function's go-to subject matter expert

• Contributes to the development of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies

• Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that are leveraged across teams and functions

• Influences leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience

• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

• Expert in one or more programming language(s)

• Demonstrated experience designing and leading adoption of agentic AI-enabled development practices (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) across teams, including setting standards for human-in-the-loop validation, auditability/traceability of changes, and secure handling of sensitive data.

• Strong understanding of responsible AI use and control expectations in engineering workflows, including security/resiliency implications, data sensitivity, and risk-based governance; ability to influence senior technical leaders on safe scaling patterns and reuse.

• Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex technology problems in one or more technical disciplines

• Ability to present and effectively communicate with Senior Leaders and Executives

• Understanding of the business

• 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.