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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Java/Python/AI-ML - **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co. - **Location:** Christchurch, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, Software Tools, Secure Coding, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Toolchain, Scripting, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Software Application Programming, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Production Code, Restful APIs, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10159261/lead-software-engineer-java-python-ai-ml/ ## About the Role * Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience * Experienced in cloud development (AWS), with a focus on application design and development. * Experience with AI/ML model integration, Prompt engineering, LLM APIs (OpenAI, Bedrock) and Generative AI * Advanced in Java and Python * Strong experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. * Experience building RESTful APIs and working with event-driven or serverless architectures. * Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security. * Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods * Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle * Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security * Experience in Infrastructure as code (IAC) such as Terraform or equivalent Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Experience in automation in any scripting languages. * Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, or Google Professional Cloud Developer * Familiarity with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and cloud-native databases. * Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience with building out loosely coupled software and familiarity with SOA/Microservice architectures ## 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 JPMorganChase within the Corporate Global Tax Technology 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., * Design, develop, and implement cloud-based applications and services. * Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure design solutions are aligned with business goals. * Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security. * Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers. * Stay up to date with emerging Cloud and AI/ML technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement * Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new and leading-edge technologies * Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team. * Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation * 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, 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. 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