Python/AWS Senior Lead Software Engineer

Job Description
Be an integral part of an innovative software engineer 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 Consumer and Community Banking, 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 responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI solutions utilizing advanced Python programming techniques to optimize automation and enhance decision-making algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to seamlessly integrate AI technologies into existing architectures, employing Python for the development of scalable and robust AI solutions.
• Perform in-depth analysis and interpretation of complex, high-dimensional data sets using Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and TensorFlow to generate AI-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
• Provide expert-level technical guidance and strategic direction to support business objectives, working closely with technical teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment with best practices.
• Develop secure, efficient, and high-quality production code, employing rigorous code review and debugging processes to maintain code integrity and performance.
• Lead architectural and design decisions that impact product design, application functionality, and technical operations, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in specialized areas such as machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, or neural network architectures, providing deep technical expertise across the organization.
• Actively contribute to the engineering community by advocating for the adoption of firmwide frameworks, tools, and best practices within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Influence peers and project stakeholders to adopt and implement cutting-edge technologies, driving innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience. In addition, demonstrated coaching and mentoring experience
• Advanced knowledge of AWS services, including Lambda, ECS, and RDS. Experience in designing and deploying cloud-native applications that leverage serverless computing, container orchestration, and managed database services for optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Proficient in workflow design and business rules management, with hands-on experience using BPM toolsets such as Camunda. Ability to model complex business processes and automate decision-making to improve operational efficiency.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
• Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, , etc.)
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
• Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Practical cloud native experience
• Hold relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, or AWS Certified Developer to demonstrate expertise in cloud technologies and AI integration.
• Continuously pursue professional development and certification opportunities to stay abreast of emerging technologies and maintain cutting-edge skills in AI and cloud computing.

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.
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About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.