Principal Software Engineer - Java/Python, Data Platforms, Cloud
JPMorgan Chase · Posted Nov 2
Global banking, investment, credit card, mortgage, and asset management services
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About the role
The Finance Technology team, part of Corporate Technology at JPMorgan Chase, builds and delivers technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. The role is a Principal Software Engineer working with Java or Python, data and cloud-native platforms, and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows. The engineer will create scalable coding frameworks, develop production code, and advise cross-functional teams.
What you will do
- 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
- Architects and governs agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows (using enterprise-authorised tools within the work environment) to improve delivery speed, code quality, and operational outcomes at scale (e.g., AI-driven PR review assistance, test generation/maintenance, release readiness checks, incident triage and root-cause acceleration), while defining guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, and reuse across teams.
- Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorised AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realised by automation at scale.
- Advises cross-functional teams on technological matters within domain of expertise
- Serves as the function’s go-to subject matter expert
- Contributes to the development of technical methods in specialised 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
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 10+ years relevant experience while having an overall of min 15+ years of technology experience
- Expert in Java or Python programming
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Experienced in Data & cloud-native platforms
- Demonstrated experience designing and leading adoption of agentic AI-enabled development practices (using enterprise-authorised tools within the work environment) across teams, including setting standards for human-in-the-loop validation, auditability/traceability of changes, and secure handling of sensitive data.
- Strong understanding of responsible AI use and control expectations in engineering workflows, including security/resiliency implications, data sensitivity, and risk-based governance; ability to influence senior technical leaders on safe scaling patterns and reuse.
- Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex technology problems in one or more technical disciplines
- Ability to present and effectively communicate with senior leaders and executives
- Practical cloud native experience
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with agile methodologies
- Knowledge of emerging industry trends
- Experience with Databricks
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is one of the oldest, largest, and most diversified financial services institutions in the world. Operating globally through the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the firm provides a comprehensive range of financial solutions including investment banking, consumer and commercial banking, transaction processing, and asset management. Serving millions of consumers and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional, and government clients, the company combines deep market expertise with extensive technological investments.
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 320000+ employees
- Founded
- 1799
- Location
- New York, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Global Chief Information Officer
CEO, Asset & Wealth Management
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