Lead Software Engineer

Job Description
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector on the Workforce Technology team, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.
Job responsibilities

• Configures, and maintains PostgreSQL and Oracle database systems.
• Manages database instances, including monitoring performance, tuning, and optimizing.
• Performs database backups, restores, and recovery operations.
• Analyzes and optimizes query performance and database resources.
• Monitors and manages database access, permissions, and roles.
• Implements database indexing, partitioning, and other performance-enhancing techniques.
• Develops and maintains automation scripts for database management tasks.
• Utilizes tools and frameworks to automate database deployments and configuration management.
• Provides advanced troubleshooting ,support for database-related issues and building high available resilient data layer platforms.
• Collaborates with IT and development teams to resolve complex technical problems.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Strong proficiency in Python (asynchronous programming, REST APIs, Fast APIs, Flask, automation scripts).
• Hands on experience with Pyspark ( data transformation, performance tuning)
• Experience with AWS Glue (ETL development, job orchestration, Glue Data Catalog).
• Familiarity with cloud-native development (AWS Lambda, Aurora, Dynamo DB, etc.).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker).
• Basic experience with Terraform (or other IaC tools) for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Relevant certifications such as PostgreSQL Certified Professional or equivalent are highly desirable
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, AWS Certified Database - Specialty) are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of reporting tools like Tableau, AWS QuickSight
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
• Cloud certification like AWS Solution architect , Terraform certified or Dynatrace certified

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.