Lead Software Engineering - Python

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Jersey City, NJ, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Financial Services
We’re one of the world’s biggest technology-driven companies
The Role
Lead an agile team to design, build, and operate cloud-native, microservices-based applications. Deliver secure, scalable production code, enforce resilient architectures, drive AI-assisted engineering practices, mentor engineers, automate remediation, and improve SDLC processes to ensure high-quality releases and operational stability.
Summary Generated by Built In

Be an integral part of an agile team that’s constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. 


As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Infrastructure Platforms, you will make a significant business impact through your skills and contributions, applying technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to address a diverse array of challenges across multiple technologies and applications.


 
Job Responsibilities 
• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting, thinking beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems. 
• Deliver end-to-end solutions in the form of cloud-native, microservices-based applications, leveraging the latest technologies and best industry practices. 
• Use domain modeling techniques to build best-in-class business products, structuring software for clarity, testability, and evolution. 
• 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.
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies • Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.
• Design and build solutions that avoid single points of failure using scalable architectural patterns. 
• Design and build scalable, secure, and reliable solutions by leveraging modern architectural patterns that ensure zero-downtime releases and optimize data performance.-
-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.

 
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, including system design, application development, testing, and operational support. 
• Proficiency in back-end technologies (e.g., Python, Flask, Django) with experience building microservices-based applications;  for full-stack roles, proficiency also includes front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, React, Angular). 
• Hands-on development experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot for building and supporting services. 
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), distributed systems, and web technologies, including RESTful APIs and web services, WebSockets, and JSON. 
• Hands-on experience designing and building scalable applications using SQL and NoSQL databases. 
• Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and an understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
- 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. 

 
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills 
• Strong soft skills, including presentation, negotiation, mentoring, and stakeholder management. 
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Ability to drive broader impact by sharing and contributing best practices. 
• Experience in the banking domain. 
• AWS certification.
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 TeamOur 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.

Skills Required

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years hands-on software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Python and back-end frameworks (Flask, Django)
  • Hands-on development experience with Java and Spring / Spring Boot
  • Experience building microservices-based, cloud-native applications
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and JSON
  • Hands-on experience designing and building scalable applications using SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and SDLC practices
  • Advanced understanding of CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
  • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications/technical processes within a technical discipline (cloud, AI/ML, mobile, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools and enforcing validation standards
  • Strong soft skills: presentation, negotiation, mentoring, stakeholder management
  • Experience in the banking domain
  • AWS certification

JPMorganChase Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JPMorganChase and has not been reviewed or approved by JPMorganChase.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
289,097 Employees
Year Founded: 1799

What We Do

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Technology fuels every aspect of our company and is at the heart of everything we do. With over 50,000 technologists globally and an annual tech spend of $12 billion, we are dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. Learn more about technology at our firm, explore resources from our Distinguished Engineers, AI & ML researchers, and other experts; access the latest episode of our TechTrends podcast, and more at www.jpmorgan.com/technology. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com. ©2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

Why Work With Us

Our technologists work on a diverse range of solutions that include strategic technology initiatives, big data, mobile, electronic payments, machine learning, cybersecurity, enterprise cloud development, and other state-of-the-art technologies.

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