Principal Software Engineer - Cloud & Agentic AI

JPMorganChase•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you’ve come to the right place. As a Principal Software Engineer - Cloud & Agenic AI at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology team, you provide expertise and engineering excellence as an integral part of an agile team to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your advanced technical capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes across various technologies to support one or more of the firm’s portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud technologies and agentic artificial intelligence, demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and have a proven track record of managing high-performing teams. This role is pivotal in shaping our technology strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across our organization.

Requirements

Formal training or certification on large scale technology program concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles, with a focus on cloud and AI.
Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and agentic AI frameworks.
Proven ability to lead and manage teams, including hiring, performance management, and professional development.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Experience managing large-scale technology projects and budgets.
Knowledge of security, compliance, and risk management in cloud and AI environments.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in cloud technologies or AI (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer).
Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic vision for cloud infrastructure and agentic AI solutions aligned with business objectives.
Lead, mentor, and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures.
Manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships to maximize value and minimize risk.
Drive the adoption and integration of agentic AI technologies to enhance business processes, customer experiences, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities for leveraging cloud and AI to achieve competitive advantage.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, reports, and proposals.
While staying abreast of emerging trends in cloud computing, AI, and related technologies to inform strategic decisions.