Senior Lead Software Engineer - Windows Build Engineer

JPMorganChase; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a skilled software engineer to manage and develop Windows Server infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with the latest security standards. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in automation and distributed systems to drive efficiencies and integration within our enterprise.

With a focus on leading AI-assisted engineering practices, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our technology processes. Join a diverse team where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of distributed systems, Windows Server, IIS, and SQL Server.
• Extensive experience in software engineering within an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure.
• Develop automation scripts for server provisioning.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and standards.

Skills

Software engineering concepts

Distributed systems knowledge

Networking

Databases

C#

.NET

PowerShell

Python

Cloud technologies

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

Ansible

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

Job description

Become a member of a team where you can contribute significantly to shaping the future of a world‑renowned and influential company. Among top performers, you can make a direct and meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure (2016/2019/2022/2025) across physical, virtual, and container environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for server provisioning, configuration, and monitoring.
• Develop automation for creating and deploying images for physical and virtual machines.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on infrastructure projects and initiatives.
• Apply deep technical expertise and problem‑solving methodologies focused on analyzing complex data and systems, anticipating issues, and finding ways to mitigate risk.
• Work with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes.
• Manage software engineering in accordance with business requirements.
• Drive adoption and governance of approved AI‑assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes, while establishing measurable validation standards.
• Apply knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
• Drive results and implement multiple complex programs.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Advanced knowledge of distributed systems running either Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server and the underlying hardware and hypervisors.
• Extensive experience in one or more areas of software engineering such as networking, databases, storage engineering, deployment practices, integration, automation, scaling, resilience, or performance assessments.
• Adept in specific software technology and programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Extensive experience with software engineering in an enterprise environment with a demonstrated focus on integration with a heterogeneous environment, creating, documenting & automating test harnesses and results, using data to set firmwide technical standards.
• Deep technical knowledge across multiple domains.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted software development tools within the work environment.
• 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.
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure and multiple cloud technologies with the ability to operate in and migrate across public and private clouds.
• Experience translating technical results and requirements to business language and presenting to leadership teams.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Exposure to managing budgets and experience in Windows Server clusters.
• Experience in infrastructure virtualization with VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM or other hypervisors.
• Experience in chaos engineering and testing with tools such as Gremlin.
• Experience translating technical results and requirements to business language and presenting to leadership teams.

Federal Deposit Insurance Act

This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorgan Chase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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