JPMorgan Principal Software Engineer - API Management Platform Architect 

United States, Texas, Austin 

249928623

Job responsibilities

• Creates complex and scalable coding frameworks using appropriate software design frameworks
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Advises cross-functional teams on technological matters within your domain of expertise
• Serves as the function’s go-to subject matter expert
• Contributes to the development of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies
• Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that are leveraged across teams and functions
• Influences leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams
• Champions the firm’s culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
• Leads the architectural design and implementation of distributed systems across public and private cloud environments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Provides strategic direction and oversight for the creation, maintenance and integration of API management platform solutions, enhancing system interoperability and performance.
• Mentors and develops junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Expert in one or more programming language(s)
• Advanced knowledge of software application development and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex technology problems in one or more technical disciplines
• Experience leading a product as a Product Owner or Product Manager
• Ability to present and effectively communicate with Senior Leaders and Executives
• Understanding of the business
• Practical cloud native experience
• Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Professional platform experience with Apigee, MuleSoft, or Kong platforms, along with hands-on experience in deploying and managing applications in public cloud environments

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven track record of designing and implementing distributed systems architecture in both public and private cloud environments.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of API security best practices and experience with OAuth, JWT, and other authentication/authorization protocols.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about technology and its impact on business outcomes.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification, demonstrating expertise in designing and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.