Lead Software Engineer - Cloud DevOps & AI

Job Description

We 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 Consumer and Community Banking - Deposits 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

 

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks, and container orchestration strategies leveraging tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Spinnaker, while utilizing AI-driven automation to streamline deployment and management across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Lead the architecture, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure in AWS, establishing and enforcing best practices for reliability, scalability, security, and cost optimization across all cloud environments.
• Drive the adoption of AI and machine learning capabilities within DevOps workflows, including intelligent monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated remediation, while evaluating and integrating AI-powered tools to continuously improve development velocity, system reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead the integration of intelligent agents for workflow automation, decision-making, and process optimization.
• Develop AI-powered observability solutions to monitor, analyze, and proactively manage application and infrastructure health, automating alerting, root cause analysis, and incident response using advanced ML techniques.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and operations to identify automation opportunities and deliver impactful solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, driving continuous improvement by evaluating and implementing new tools, methodologies, and approaches.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to a team of software and DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Conduct code reviews, architectural assessments, and design discussions to uphold engineering excellence.
• 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 applied experience
• Experience in AI/ML engineering, with proven expertise in agent-based systems and automation.
• Strong experience in automating IAC development (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) using AI/ML.
• Deep understanding of observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) and automation using AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar programming languages; experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• 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 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

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

 

• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
• Practical cloud native experience

About Us

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits.  You’ll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.