Backend Senior Lead Software Engineer- Python

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

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 Equities Risk
Management 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering.
• Experience developing enterprise software platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Practical experience with system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• In-depth knowledge of software applications and technical processes, with expertise in at least one technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile).
• Experience with cloud-native technologies.
• Ability to independently solve design and functionality challenges.
• Experience reviewing and debugging code.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in agile development environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with market data platforms and vendors.
• Familiarity with equities OTC derivatives.
• Experience with Cassandra or similar database technologies.
• Exposure to financial services or risk management systems.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g., Java, C++).
• Experience integrating third-party APIs and services.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in financial technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and direction to internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review code written by others.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues in production and development environments.
• Influence product design, application functionality, and technical operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technical areas.
• Contribute to the engineering community by promoting best practices and firmwide frameworks.
• Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor and support team members to foster professional growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Promote a team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior