Sr Lead Software Engineer - Windows Engineering

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

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Windows Server Engineering to drive automation across physical, virtual, and container environments. The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, secure coding practices, and governance of enterprise tooling within CIP.

The ideal candidate brings advanced distributed systems expertise on Windows Server platforms, strong programming skills (C#, .NET, Ansible, PowerShell, Python), and a track record of leading large-scale infrastructure

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts with 10+ years of experience.
• Advanced knowledge of distributed systems running Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server.
• Experience in networking, databases, storage, deployment practices, integration, automation, scaling, resilience, or performance assessments.
• Proficient in C#, .NET, Ansible, PowerShell, Python.
• Experience integrating with heterogeneous environments and automating test harnesses.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows.
• Cloud knowledge across public and private clouds.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy automated pipeline for Windows Server infrastructure across environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring.
• Develop automation for creating and deploying images for physical and virtual machines.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects.
• Apply deep technical expertise to analyze data, anticipate issues and mitigate risk.
• Architect and implement changes to modernize the technology processes.
• Drive AI-assisted engineering practices with measurable validation standards.
• Leverage SDLC tools and AI-assisted development capabilities to improve automation.
• Drive multiple complex programs.

Skills

C#

.NET

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Distributed systems

Cloud infrastructure

Team leadership

AI-assisted development

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

Gremlin

Windows Server Clusters

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.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer - Windows Server Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector Compute Infrastructure Platform (CIP) organization, you exhibit both depth and breadth of knowledge regarding software, applications, and technical processes across multiple technical disciplines. You also have a specialization in a specific domain within infrastructure engineering to drive programs or initiatives consisting of multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

• Design and deploy automated pipeline for 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.
• Applies deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies focused on analyzing complex data and systems, anticipating issues, and finding ways to mitigate risk
• Works with other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and its technology processes
• Manages software engineering in accordance with business requirements' could be a suitable replacement
• 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 results and implements multiple complex programs

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Advanced knowledge of distributed systems running either Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server and the underlying hardware and hypervisors
• Extensive experience of 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 (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.
• 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

• Experience with configuring and deploying Windows Server OS on Physical servers (Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc)
• Experience in infrastructure virtualization with VMware, Hyper-V, KVM or other hypervisors
• Experience in chaos engineering and testing with tools such as Gremlin
• Experience in configuring and deploying Windows Server Clusters.
• Experience translating technical results and requirements to business language and presenting to leadership teams

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.