Lead Software Engineer - Python/PySpark/SQL

JPMorganChase's Asset & Wealth Management division is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive Python, PySpark, and SQL initiatives in an on-site role located in Jersey City, NJ. This position centers on technical leadership, delivering secure production code, and developing data pipelines within a cloud-based AWS environment, with a salary range of USD 152,000 to 215,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Delivers innovative software designs, development, and troubleshooting, applying non-routine thinking to craft effective solutions and break down complex technical problems.
• Oversees wealth management marketing software initiatives, leveraging deep marketing systems knowledge to guide development efforts.
• Produces secure, production-ready code and conducts reviews and debugging of peers' work.
• Identifies opportunities to automate recurring remediation tasks to improve the overall stability of applications and systems.
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and fit within the existing information architecture.
• Guides communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote adoption of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Fosters a team culture focused on diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification in software engineering with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability for wealth management marketing software solutions.
• Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and AWS services.
• Ability to develop and optimize scalable data pipelines and applications using Python and PySpark within the AWS cloud, ensuring efficient data processing and transformation.
• Solid understanding of AWS services such as S3 and EMR to design and implement robust data solutions that meet business requirements and enhance analytics.
• Knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a cloud architecture.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve existing applications to increase stability and simplify the platform.
• Proven ability to work with a team of engineers to ensure the platform is standardized, optimized, available, reliable, accessible, and secure to support business needs.
• Operational excellence through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience collaborating with partner teams to develop reusable services that meet solution requirements.

Technologies

• Python
• PySpark
• SQL
• AWS (S3, EMR)
• Step Functions
• Lambda
• Spark
• Terraform

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching
• Commission-based pay
• Discretionary incentive compensation

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Exposure to cloud technologies including Step Functions, Lambda, and Spark
• Terraform as Infrastructure as Code is a nice to have
• Experience in the financial services industry