Lead Software Engineer - Python, AIML, Cloud

Job Description
J.P. Morgan is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in AWS and Python, and a passion for Machine Learning, to help engineer and deploy innovative ML solutions into production. You will collaborate with the Applied AI/ML group and technology teams across the firm, contributing to both new and ongoing projects.
In this role, you will work alongside Data Scientists to build cloud-based frameworks for hosting machine learning models, providing software engineering expertise throughout the model development lifecycle. You will leverage both internal and external cloud platforms, utilizing proprietary and open-source tools to ensure models meet SDLC standards, are production-ready, and can be deployed efficiently. The position requires close interaction with platform developers, engineering communities, and the integration of existing and new technologies.
Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, secure applications using Python and AWS
• Create architecture and design deliverables, lead design and architecture reviews, promote best practice
• Integrate AIML solutions into complex, domain-specific operations processing systems
• Lead code reviews, design discussions, and agile planning sessions
• Collaborate with SRE and production monitoring teams to ensure system reliability and performance
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and technology events
• Embrace continuous learning, creative problem-solving, and a can-do attitude

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent formal training/certification
• Proven hands-on experience in Python application development
• Proven hands-on experience developing, debugging and maintaining production applications
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and CI/CD
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey design choices and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Experience working on AIML systems and/or prior experience collaborating with data scientists
• Track record of designing, building, and delivering maintainable, extensible applications into production environments

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with Cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC, Terraform) and containerized application development
• Familiarity with data storage systems (e.g., Postgres, OpenSearch) and AWS services such as S3, SageMaker, and Bedrock
• Practical experience with Kubernetes, EKS, Docker, Kafka, MLOps, Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps), Event Driven Systems.

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.