Backend Senior Lead Software Engineer- Python
Company: JPMorganChase
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Be an integral part of an agile team that's
constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver
top-notch technology products. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer
at JPMorgan Chase within the Equities Risk Management Team, you are
an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and
deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure,
stable, and scalable way. Drive significant business impact through
your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical
expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse
array of challenges that span multiple technologies and
applications. Job Responsibilities Provide technical guidance and
direction to internal teams, contractors, and vendors. Develop
secure, high-quality production code and review code written by
others. Debug and resolve complex technical issues in production
and development environments. Influence product design, application
functionality, and technical operations. Serve as a subject matter
expert in one or more technical areas. Contribute to the
engineering community by promoting best practices and firmwide
frameworks. Participate in the full Software Development Life
Cycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
Mentor and support team members to foster professional growth.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and
deliver effective solutions. Promote a team culture of diversity,
inclusion, and respect. Stay current with emerging technologies and
recommend their adoption where appropriate. Required
qualifications, capabilities, and skills Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related
technical field. 5 years of hands-on experience in software
engineering. Experience developing enterprise software platforms.
Strong proficiency in Python programming. Practical experience with
system design, application development, testing, and ensuring
operational stability. In-depth knowledge of software applications
and technical processes, with expertise in at least one technical
discipline (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile). Experience
with cloud-native technologies. Ability to independently solve
design and functionality challenges. Experience reviewing and
debugging code. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience working in agile development environments. Preferred
qualifications, capabilities, and skills Experience with market
data platforms and vendors. Familiarity with equities OTC
derivatives. Experience with Cassandra or similar database
technologies. Exposure to financial services or risk management
systems. Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g., Java,
C++). Experience integrating third-party APIs and services.
Understanding of regulatory requirements in financial
technology.
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