Lead Software Engineer

Job Description
Description
We offer an exciting opportunity to advance your career and challenge the boundaries of what's possible.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Open Source Governance in Engineering Platforms and Experience, you will be a key member of a team responsible for designing and building the tools and platforms that enable our developers and broader teams to consume and contribute to open source. You will be passionate about creating world-class developer experiences for your peers.
Job Responsibilities

• Build tools and platforms that empower developers to evaluate and select open source packages, incorporate them as dependencies, and contribute patches and features back to the open source projects used at the firm.
• Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting, with the ability to think beyond conventional approaches to solve complex technical problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others.
• Lead the development of reporting, analytics, open source metadata, and outbound contribution tools.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues, improving the operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and suitability for integration within existing systems and information architecture.
• Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new and emerging technologies related to open source and tooling for consumption and contribution.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification in software and/or engineering concepts, with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages; strong Python and/or Java skills required, preferably both.
• Demonstrated expertise in open source concepts and practices, with an "open source first" approach to building tools and platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of git and associated platforms such as GitHub.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Experience with data engineering concepts, including processing various datasets to develop insights and inform decisions about open source usage and contributions.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with data visualizations to provide actionable intelligence on open source consumption, foundation sponsorship investments, contributions to open source, and the overall open source ecosystem.
• Comfortable working directly with developers to understand their needs, particularly regarding developer ergonomics.
• Proficiency with Python libraries such as Jupyter, pandas, numpy, and Pydantic; familiarity with functional programming and type systems.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures.
• Experience working with or around AI/ML technologies; understanding of topics at the intersection of GenAI and open source is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and its IT systems.
• Active involvement in open source communities and/or contributions to open source projects.

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.