Lead Software Engineer, Python / Java, AI, Markets Technology, Credit Pre-Trade Technology

JPMorgan Chase

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $133,000–$185,000 / yr
Posted: 20 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $204k

This role $159k

$122k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $184,975–$223,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $159k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a global financial services firm and one of the largest banks in the world, offering investment banking, commercial banking, asset management, and consumer financial services.

JPMorgan Chase currently has 484 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $142,500–$205,000 across 246 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Python / Java, AI, Markets Technology, Credit Pre-Trade Technology

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The Lead Software Engineer role at JPMorgan Chase in Chicago involves leading an agile team focused on enhancing and delivering cutting-edge AI-driven technology solutions for the Credit Pre-Trade Technology domain. This senior position requires hands-on development of scalable AI platforms and modernization of legacy systems, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with business partners to understand strategic needs and deliver technical solutions. Key responsibilities include designing robust software architectures, developing secure production code, and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system stability. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Python or Java, proficiency in AWS services, and a deep understanding of AI components within financial technology stacks. This role demands expertise in building scalable systems for trading applications and modernizing existing infrastructure using advanced AI tools, all while fostering innovation through community engagement and technical leadership.

Skills

Python Java AWS AI CI/CD Docker Kubernetes PostgreSQL Redis Git Jenkins Ansible Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Design and develop AI-native systems to expand eTrading capabilities.
Build scalable AI platforms for trading using Python or Java.
Modernize legacy financial systems with AI tooling and modern practices.
Engage with Credit Sales and Trading teams to understand technical needs.
Lead evaluation sessions with vendors and startups for architectural fit.
Develop secure, high-quality production code and review others' work.

What we're looking for

8+ years of hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability using Python, Java, or C++.
Hands-on experience with AI components and modern technology stacks for financial services.
Strong understanding and practical use of AWS services and cloud-native applications.
Experience building scalable AI platforms for trading or financial services.
Ability to work directly with Credit Sales and Trading teams to deliver impactful technology solutions.

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