Sr Lead Software Engineer

Be 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 JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology Data Strategy & Architecture organization, 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 responsibilitiesDevelops secure, high-quality production code for data-intensive applications and platforms, and reviews and debugs code written by othersLeads end-to-end design and implementation of complex software features, from requirements through deployment and operational stabilityDrives technical decisions that influence application design, functionality, performance, and reliabilityBuilds and maintains agentic AI systems, including multi-agent workflows, tool-use integrations, and human-in-the-loop controls appropriate for regulated financial services environmentsImplements LLM-based applications including RAG pipelines, embedding workflows, vector store integrations, and model serving infrastructureOwns observability, evaluation, and safety of production AI systems — including prompt monitoring, output validation, cost tracking, and latency optimizationIdentifies and executes opportunities to automate remediation of recurring issues and improve operational stabilityExecutes creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting to solve complex and ambiguous problemsMentors and coaches junior and mid-level engineers, conducting code reviews and sharing engineering best practices Contributes to firmwide frameworks, tools, and SDLC practices as an engaged member of the engineering communityDrives 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 skillsFormal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience Hands-on experience building and shipping LLM-based applications and agentic systems with tool use, memory, and multi-step reasoning in production environmentsAdvanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, particularly Python and/or JavaDeep experience with large-scale data processing, microservices, API design, and event streaming (Kafka)Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, vector stores, and data lake architecturesExperience with caching technologies (Redis, MemCached), observability tools (Dynatrace, Splunk, Grafana), and orchestration frameworks (Airflow, Temporal)Proficiency in CI/CD, test-driven development, automation, and all aspects of the Software Development LifecycleStrong understanding of agile methodologies, application resiliency, and security best practicesPractical cloud-native engineering experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)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 securityStrong 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 skillsExperience with LLM orchestration frameworks Hands-on experience with model serving infrastructure or managed endpoints (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI)Familiarity with AI evaluation and observability practices: evals frameworks, red-teaming, prompt drift detection, and cost/latency monitoringUnderstanding of agentic design patterns and how to constrain agent autonomy in high-stakes financial workflowsExperience with modern data platforms such as Databricks or SnowflakeHands-on experience with Spark/PySpark and big data processing at scaleKnowledge of the financial services industry and its technology systems - Awareness of AI risk and regulatory considerations relevant to AI use in financial decision-making 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/VeteransOur 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.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-20