Job DescriptionWe have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank - Credit Trading Technology 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.
Job responsibilities - Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
- Builds and supports AI-enabled systems to expand electronic trading capabilities, including scalable AI platforms and modernization of existing systems using approved AI tooling
- Partners directly with Credit Sales and Trading and Product teams to understand business strategy and deliver impactful technical solutions
- Architects and builds new systems hands-on using modern engineering practices and develops secure, high-quality production code while reviewing and debugging code written by others
- Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve operational stability and partners with support teams to ensure production reliability and timely issue resolution
- Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical capabilities, and applicability within existing systems and information architecture
- Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and adoption of new and leading-edge technologies
- Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
- Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills - Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience
- Advanced hands-on experience with Python and delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence components and their application within modern technology stacks
- Practical cloud-native experience, including foundational knowledge of AWS services and cloud engineering practices
- Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods and all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
- Demonstrated technical proficiency across modern software engineering disciplines such as cloud, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
- Experience working with business and product partners to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (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 engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, Product, and business team
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills - Experience building scalable AI platforms for trading or financial services
- Experience modernizing existing systems using AI-assisted engineering tools
- Experience supporting electronic trading technology or other high-performance financial systems
- Knowledge of Credit Markets, Sales and Trading, or related financial markets technology
- Experience with AWS-based architectures in production environments
About UsJPMorganChase, 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 TeamJ.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
