Sr Lead Software Engineer

JPMorganChase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join the AI/ML Data Platform. You will drive secure, scalable, and trusted technology products in an agile team, mentoring others and shaping design and operations across multiple technologies.

The role emphasizes leadership in AI-assisted development, secure coding, and rapid feature release within Snowflake-enabled environments, with a focus on operational resilience and security in financial services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering with system design, development, testing and operations.
• Advanced Python programming.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI in engineering workflows and secure handling of data.
• Experience leading adoption of enterprise AI-enabled development tools and validating AI outputs.
• Cloud-native experience (AWS) and Snowflake.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and security in SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and conduct code reviews.
• Promote AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality, speed, and reliability.
• Leverage SDLC tools and AI-assisted capabilities to scale automation.
• Define processes to release new features quickly (Snowflake-centric).
• Influence product design, functionality, and operational processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert across engineering domains.
• Contribute to engineering community with firmwide practices and tooling.
• Develop creative software solutions and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring remediation tasks.

Skills

Python

AI-assisted tools

CI/CD

AWS

Snowflake

Secure coding

Agile

Production code

Cloud native

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Snowflake

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionBe an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

Job DescriptionBe 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 AI/ML Data Platform, 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.
• Define process to release the new feature within Snowflake quickly and eliminate bottleneck.
• 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
• 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

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) Python.
• 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.
• 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
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight Practical cloud native experience (AWS)
• 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
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience AWS and Snowflake.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• AWS Certification(s)
• Snowflake understanding is preferred.

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.