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# Lead Software Engineer - AWS, Terraform

- **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing Security, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Scripting, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Production Code, Bitbucket, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7b5926c2-845b-444a-8682-df8d0a5f86b7

## About the Role

* Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
 * Experience developing and designing software using AWS Services specially Database products
 * Experience in cloud security, Governance, Identity & access management
 * Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
 * Proficient in all aspects of coding with modern scripting languages and infrastructure as code practices
 * Expertise in Python and Terraform is a must
 * Hands on experience with delivering and supporting large scale AWS production workload infrastructure
 * Advanced understanding of AWS services for Traditional Compute, Containerization, and Serverless architectures
 * Proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods
 * Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (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
 * Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls., * Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
 * At least one of the AWS Certifications - Solution Architect Profession, Developer and/or Data Engineer
 * Terraform Certified Associate Certification
 * Expert level experience in developmental toolsets including Jira, BitBucket, Github and Confluence
 * Experience leading technology projects

## Description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products., * Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors

 * Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
 * Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
 * Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.
 * Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
 * Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
 * Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
 * Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies
 * Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect, 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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