Lead Software Engineer- Python AI

JPMorgan Chase
Plano, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced software engineers with AI expertise who can lead AI-assisted engineering practices in a large corporate environment.

Best fit for

  • Experienced software engineers with a strong background in AI and secure coding practices
    — “Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools”
  • Candidates who thrive in agile teams and can influence software architecture and design
    — “Produces or contributes to architecture and design artifacts for applications”
  • Individuals with a proven ability to synthesize data and drive system improvements
    — “Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets”

Things to consider

  • Commitment to upholding strict security and compliance standards is essential
    — “Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations”
  • The role demands a high level of collaboration with risk, compliance, and business stakeholders
    — “Partner with engineers, architects, data scientists, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your work on secure coding and peer review practices in your past roles
    — “Establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing)”
  • Demonstrate your ability to coach others on AI and security best practices
    — “Experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed and maintained scalable and resilient systems
  • Led effective use of AI-assisted software development tools
  • Ensured secure and high-quality production code
Typical background
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts5+ years applied experience in system design and application development

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaPythonSystem DesignApplication DevelopmentTestingOperational StabilityAi-assisted Software Development ToolsResponsible AI Use

Preferred

PMP CertificationMBA

Stack & domain

PythonJavaAIMachine LearningData ScienceDatabase QueryingSoftware Development LifecycleAgile MethodologiesCoding HygieneSystem ArchitectureVisualizationReportingIncident AnalysisAutomationSecure CodingPeer ReviewAutomated TestingCode ReviewTest AccelerationTroubleshootingLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAdaptabilityFinanceRisk ManagementComplianceEngineering

About the role

Original posting from JPMorgan Chase

Push the limits of what’s possible with us as an experienced member of our Software Engineering team.

As an Experienced Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Identity & Access Management(IAM) team, you will be an integral member of an agile IAM team responsible for delivering market-leading technology solutions, driving innovation through AI, and establishing governance frameworks that enable the safe and responsible adoption of emerging technologies. You will partner with engineers, architects, data scientists, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders to build high-quality software and AI-powered capabilities that meet the firm's standards for security, resiliency, fairness, and accountability.

Job Responsibilities 

Participates in, design and develop scalable and resilient systems using Java or Python to contribute to continual, iterative improvements for product teams

Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting

Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems

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.

Produces or contributes to architecture and design artifacts for applications while ensuring design constraints are met by software code development

Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems

Identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture

Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies

Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

 Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing and operational stability

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience 

Proficient in coding in Java or Python languages

Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages

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

Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle

Understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

Knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Familiarity with modern front-end technologies

Familiarity working in identity & access management solutions.

Exposure to AI/ML technologies

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

Source: JPMorgan Chase careers

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