The Lead Software Engineer will drive design and development of technology solutions, oversee a developer team, and ensure coding best practices.
Job Description
As Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Enterprise technology line of business, you will drive the design, development, and deployment of robust technology solutions using C++, PySpark/Scala, and AWS. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of developers, architect scalable systems, and ensure best practices in coding, testing, and cloud integration. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance applications, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to strategic technology decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
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 Team
Our 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.
As Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Enterprise technology line of business, you will drive the design, development, and deployment of robust technology solutions using C++, PySpark/Scala, and AWS. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of developers, architect scalable systems, and ensure best practices in coding, testing, and cloud integration. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance applications, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to strategic technology decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex regulatory model applications and cloud modernization initiatives.
- Architect and implement scalable, secure, and efficient solutions for processing large data volumes.
- Oversee and mentor a team of developers, fostering technical excellence and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
- Ensure code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to industry standards.
- Contribute to strategic technology decisions and project leadership.
- Effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Provide hands-on delivery and actively participate in the implementation of technical solutions.
Qualifications:
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience .
- Deep professional experience specializing in Spark (PySpark/Scala), AWS, and machine learning.
- Strong data engineering experience, including processing and architecting solutions for large-scale data.
- Proven project lead or team lead experience is highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of cloud architecture and distributed systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic environments and navigate ambiguity.
- C++ development experience is desirable.
- Hands-on experience in delivering technical solutions.
- Track record of delivering enterprise-grade software solutions.
- Experience in cloud architecture and distributed systems.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience in C++
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 Team
Our 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.
Top Skills
AWS
C++
Pyspark
Scala
JPMorganChase San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, CA, United States
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