JPMorgan Java / Python AWS Lead Software Engineer 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

630472718

Job responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
• Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• Design and implement infrastructure solutions using AWS and Terraform, ensuring scalability, security, and operational efficiency
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, applying creative problem-solving skills to resolve challenges and optimize performance
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management processes to enhance operational stability and reduce manual intervention
• Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate architectural designs and technical credentials, ensuring alignment with existing systems and cloud architecture

• Lead initiatives to promote best practices in infrastructure engineering, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing AWS based infrastructure solutions
• Proficient in AWS, EKS/ECS, and Java/Python/Microservices based applications and Spring Boot
• Deep experience in Java or Python development along with leveraging Terraform to build infrastructure in AWS
• Familiarity with continuous delivery methods and infrastructure lifecycle management

• Knowledge in search ranking, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Reinforcement Learning
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification
• Proficiency in Search engines like Elasticsearch/Solr, modern front-end technologies and containerization technologies like Docker/ Kubernetes, data analytics, and AI/ML
• Strong ability to collaborate with user experience designers and product owners, adapt to fast-paced environments, and implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices