Senior Lead Software Engineer Analytics - Python

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package with

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive critical tech solutions as part of an agile team in Wholesale Credit Risk Technology Analytics. You will implement across multiple domains and support business functions to achieve firm objectives.

Responsibilities include delivering secure production code, code reviews, automation, and leading architectural discussions with vendors and internal teams. Strong cloud, security, and SDLC expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced in coding in Python.
• Experience coding in Java.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects 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, AI, ML, mobile).
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Practical cloud native experience.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Identifies opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues to improve stability.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering.
• Provide guidance to junior software engineers.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, inclusion and respect.

Skills

Python

Java

Automation

CI/CD

Cloud experience

Security

SDLC

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Education

Formal training on software engineering concepts

Tools

AWS

Databricks

LLM Engineering

Job description

Tech - Lead Software Engineer, 603 (SWES04)

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

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Wholesale Credit Risk Technology Analytics Team, you are an integral part of a fast‑paced agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market‑leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a core technical contributor, you will be responsible for implementing critical technology solutions across multiple technical domains, supporting various business functions to achieve 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 break down technical problems.
• 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 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.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading‑edge technologies.
• Provide guidance to junior software engineers.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

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.
• Advanced in coding in Python.
• Experience coding in Java.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects 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.).
• In‑depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Practical cloud native experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Practical cloud native experience (AWS).
• Databricks experience.
• LLM Engineering experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location.
• Commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements.
• Range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, including comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

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