Senior Lead Software Engineer - Virtualization & Cluster Lifecycle Automation

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer on the On Premise and Next Generation Infrastructure team in New Jersey. You will drive a private cloud offering, enabling multiple hypervisor platforms, and ensure a consistent user experience across on-premises and public clouds.

You will leverage AI tooling, DevOps, and SRE practices to elevate engineering quality and delivery. The role emphasizes hands-on software engineering, system design, and mentoring across global teams, with a

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on software engineering experience.
• API design, data modeling, testing strategy, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in Go, Java, or Python.
• OpenShift/Kubernetes cluster lifecycle automation and Day-2 operations.
• Security/compliance expectations in the secure SDLC.
• Workflow orchestration at scale (Temporal favored).
• Strong communication across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions for virtualized cluster lifecycle automation.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, patching, compliance enforcement, and decommissioning via Platform APIs.
• Promote AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed.
• Apply SDLC tooling knowledge to improve automation value.
• Identify recurring issues and automate remediation for stability.
• Lead production-grade deployments and own technical solutions.
• Collaborate with large-scale infrastructure projects across teams.
• Document design decisions to enhance auditability.
• Mentor engineers through design reviews and code reviews.

Skills

Go/Java/Python

API design

System design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Temporal

VMware ESXi

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible

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 Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the On Premise and Next Generation Infrastructure team, you will be a seasoned member of a small, high-paced agile team spanning global locations. You will play a pivotal role in delivering a first-class private cloud offering, focusing on enabling multiple hypervisor platforms and striving for a consistent end user experience across both on premise and public cloud environments. You will not only be a software engineer, but also an innovator, leveraging AI tooling and continuous improvement practices to drive quality and efficiency. Your deep knowledge of software engineering, experience with DevOps and SRE principles, and passion for new technologies will help shape the future of our infrastructure solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting for virtualized cluster lifecycle automation.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, patching, compliance enforcement, and decommissioning using Platform APIs
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• 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.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve operational stability
• Lead production-grade deployments, own technical solutions, diagnose issues using structure troubleshooting methods.
• Work with large-scale infrastructure projects
• Document design decisions to enhance auditability.
• Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance that elevates engineering standards.
• Collaborate, influence, and partner with peers across global teams.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 8+ years hands-on software engineering experience building and operating production systems (or equivalent depth of experience).
• Strong fundamentals in system design: API design, data modeling, testing strategy, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in Go, Java, or Python building scalable server-side services.
• Experience in System Design and Data Modeling.
• Solid understanding of virtualization automation (VM lifecycle and resource concepts: CPU, memory, storage, networking).
• Hands-on experience automating OpenShift/Kubernetes cluster lifecycle and Day-2 operations (upgrades, configuration management, policy/compliance alignment).
• Experience developing and maintaining automated workflows in complex distributed environments; strong troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of security and compliance expectations (authN/authZ, secrets handling, data integrity, secure SDLC).
• Experience with workflow orchestration at scale (Temporal strongly favored; similar orchestration acceptable).
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence peers across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Hands-on experience with virtualization automation (VM lifecycle and resource concepts: CPU, memory, storage, networking).
• Demonstrated track record mentoring engineers and raising engineering standards.
• Familiarity with hypervisor environments (VMware ESXi, OpenShift, KVM).
• Cloud-native experience (containers, CI/CD, observability, reliability engineering).
• Passion for innovation, AI, and continuous improvement.

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 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.