Lead Software Engineer - DevOps

Job Description
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 JPMorgan Chase within the CTO - JET Team, you play a vital role in an agile team dedicated to enhancing, building, and delivering trusted, market-leading technology products that are secure, stable, and scalable. As a key technical contributor, you will be responsible for implementing critical technology solutions across diverse technical domains, supporting various business functions to achieve the firm's objectives.
Job responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and other tools to automate software delivery processes.
• Oversee the management and optimization of cloud infrastructure on Amazon AWS, including EKS, ECS, and Terraform, to support scalable and reliable application deployment.
• Design and implement Kubernetes (K8S) solutions for container orchestration, ensuring high availability and scalability of applications.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in all CI/CD processes.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Keep abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies in CI/CD and cloud computing, and apply them to improve existing systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise in the CI/CD pipeline or cloud infrastructure to minimize impact on development and deployment.
• 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Extensive professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing and managing CI/CD systems
• Create and maintain automation scripts using Java, Python, and Groovy to streamline build, test, and deployment processes.
• Strong expertise in Java, Python, and Groovy for developing automation scripts and tools.
• Extensive experience with Jenkins and GitHub Actions for building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in Amazon AWS services, including EKS and ECS, with hands-on experience in deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment.
• Solid experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes (K8S) for container orchestration and management.
• Strong understanding of version control systems, particularly Git, for code management and collaboration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in implementing AI and machine learning tools and frameworks to enhance CI/CD processes and optimize software delivery.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization techniques to derive insights from CI/CD metrics and improve pipeline efficiency.

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.