Sr Lead Software Engineer

Worky; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join the Consumer & Community Banking AI Production Architecture team, delivering trusted, scalable technology products in a secure environment. You will guide an agile team to build and improve production systems and AI-enabled software across platforms.

You will drive responsible AI practices, oversee production code quality, and mentor engineers while delivering end-to-end AI-enabled platform capabilities and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience and formal training.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in Python and/or TypeScript; able to build CLI tooling, API integrations, and data pipelines.
• Experience leading effective use of AI-assisted development tools and validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows and secure handling of data.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to business and engineering teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review others' code.
• Drive AI-assisted engineering practices for code quality, delivery speed, and operations with measurable standards.
• Utilize SDLC tools and AI-enabled automation to improve value and efficiency.
• Influence product design decisions and overall technical operations and processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert across focus areas and contribute to the engineering community.
• Engineer and build production systems, shipping multi-agent AI systems used by thousands of engineers.
• Work on an applied AI platform automating key stages of the software delivery pipeline from PRD to deployment.
• Own agent capabilities end-to-end, focusing on reliability, observability, and cost per session.
• Mentor and lead engineers at varying levels.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

AI/ML tooling

Leadership

Secure coding

Tools

LLM APIs

Job description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking AI Production Architecture team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem‑solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

• Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
• Develops secure and high‑quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Drives adoption and governance of approved AI‑assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI‑assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root‑cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI‑assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
• Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
• Serves as a function‑wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
• Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Engineer and build production systems and ship production‑grade multi‑agent AI systems used daily by thousands of engineers
• Work on an applied AI platform that automates key stages of the software delivery pipeline from PRD through architecture, implementation, QA, security, and retrospective at enterprise scale
• Owner of agent capabilities end‑to‑end, with a focus on reliability, evaluation, observability, and cost‑per‑session
• Leads and mentors varying levels of Software Engineers

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• 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; experience coaching senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
• Proficient in (Python and/or TypeScript; able to build CLI tooling, API integrations, and data pipelines)
• Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex technology problems in one or more technical disciplines (including designing multi‑step AI workflows: sequential chains, parallel fan‑out, conditional routing, and human‑in‑the‑loop checkpoints)
• Demonstrated experience building systems on top of LLM APIs (endpoint integration, streaming, tool/function calling, and context management)
• Ability to present and effectively communicate with Senior Leaders and Executives
• Understanding of the business including familiarity with JPMC enterprise stack (Cloud Foundry, GKP, Jules CI/CD, TrueCD, Sophia auth)

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

Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non‑profits. You'll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.