JP Morgan Chase

Runs a consumer bank and an investment bank

Lead Software Engineer - Python and AI

AI Application EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and at least 5 years of applied experience.
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
Advanced proficiency in Python and strong object-oriented programming fundamentals.
Proven experience building and deploying LLM-based or agentic AI systems in production.
Deep understanding of RAG architecture, vector databases, and AI agent frameworks such as LangGraph and MCP.
Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods, including CI/CD and DevSecOps.
Proficiency across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, with advanced understanding of agile methodologies and application resiliency patterns.
Practical cloud-native experience on AWS, including ECS, Lambda, S3, or equivalent.
Ability to break down complex technical problems independently.
Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools for coding, code review, test acceleration, or troubleshooting, and setting team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs and outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practice.

Responsibilities

Design and build production-grade agentic AI systems, including LLM orchestration layers, RAG pipelines, vector databases, and MCP-based tool integrations.
Develop and review secure, high-quality code and debug solutions written by team members or generated by AI models.
Architect multi-agent and single-agent setups, author skill files, and write technical RFCs for new AI capabilities.
Contribute to cloud-native deployments using AWS ECS, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure modernization alongside platform engineering squads.
Build and iterate on agentic patterns, including multi-hop agents, vector search, and automated code generation, from proof of concept through user acceptance testing to production rollout.
Translate regulatory operations and business requirements into technical designs and deliver against quarterly commitments.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring operational issues, reducing manual toil and improving platform stability.
Participate in sprint ceremonies, code reviews, and architecture discussions as a senior technical contributor.
Contribute as a technical mentor and active builder to an internal developer productivity accelerator across more than 10 cross-functional teams.
Drive adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices, establish validation standards for secure coding, peer review, and automated testing, and promote reuse of effective patterns across the team.
Apply software development lifecycle toolchain capabilities, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation, to improve the value realized by automation.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with post-trade financial platforms such as Athena, Quartz, or SecDB.
In-depth knowledge of financial services industry IT systems, trade reconciliation, and regulatory reporting workflows.
Experience with AI, machine learning, vibe coding, and agentic development workflows.
Knowledge of distributed computing, data modeling, and performance engineering.
Familiarity with data lineage, data contracts, and data governance frameworks.
Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, or Confluence API integrations.
Regression testing and observability tooling experience in large-scale platforms.

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, Post-Trade Technology 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. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Job responsibilities

Designs and builds production-grade agentic AI systems including LLM orchestration layers, RAG pipelines, vector databases, and MCP-based tool integrations
Develops and reviews secure, high-quality code and debugs solutions written by team members or generated by AI models
Architects multi-agent and single-agent setups, authors skill files, and writes
technical RFCs for new AI capabilities
Contributes to cloud-native deployments (AWS ECS), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure modernisation alongside platform engineering squads
Builds and iterates on agentic patterns — multi-hop agents, vector search, automated
code generation — from POC through UAT to full production rollout
Translates regulatory operations and business requirements into precise technical designs and delivers against quarterly commitments
Identifies opportunities to automate recurring operational issues, reducing manual toil and improving platform stability
Participates actively in sprint ceremonies, code reviews, and architecture discussions as a senior technical contributor
Contributes to an internal developer productivity accelerator as a technical mentor and active builder across 10+ cross-functional teams
Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced proficiency in Python; strong object-oriented programming fundamentals
Proven experience building and deploying LLM-based or agentic AI systems in production
Deep understanding of RAG architecture, vector databases, and AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, MCP) Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods (CI/CD, DevSecOps)
Proficient across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle. Advanced understanding of agile methodologies and application resiliency patterns
Practical cloud-native experience on AWS (ECS, Lambda, S3 or equivalent)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to break down complex
technical problems independently
Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practice

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Experience with post-trade financial platforms (e.g., Athena, Quartz, SecDB)
In-depth knowledge of financial services industry IT systems, trade reconciliation and regulatory reporting workflows
Experience with AI / ML / Vibe coding and agentic development workflows
Knowledge of distributed computing, data modeling, and performance engineering
Familiarity with data lineage, data contracts, and data governance frameworks
Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, or Confluence API integrations
Regression testing and observability tooling experience in large-scale platforms

About the Company

JP Morgan Chase

Runs a consumer bank and an investment bank

JPMorgan Chase runs the largest bank in the United States, which serves households and small businesses as Chase and large companies, governments, and investors as J.P. Morgan. During the 2008 financial crisis it bought the failing investment bank Bear Stearns and lender Washington Mutual, and in 2023 it took over First Republic Bank after regulators seized it. Chase takes deposits and earns interest on credit cards, mortgages, and car loans, while the investment side earns fees for advising on mergers, raising money for companies, trading stocks and bonds, and managing wealth. Formed in a 2000 merger, JPMorgan Chase traces its roots to 1799 and is based in New York City.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1799

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